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Can Sunroof Be Opened on 2012 Lexus CT 200h with Rhino-Rack Roof Rack  

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Im looking to outfit my 2012 Lexus CT200h, which has no existing rails nor crossbars, with the Rhino-Rack Vortex 2500 Black 2 Bar Roof Rack with MountainTrail Bike Carrier system but am concerned that it will interfere with the operation of my sunroof. Please identify if these components will interfere if used in combination with eachother and if so, provide me with an alternative assembly, if it exists. Thank you . . .

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If your 2012 Lexus CT 200h has the kind of sunroof that goes into a cavity inside the roof and no part of it sticks up, then it will not interfere with a roof rack like Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System with Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA118B-2, # RRRLKVA, # DK394, which you referenced.

If it slides up and back it is more likely to interfere with the sunroof. I don't recommend opening the sunroof with a roof rack installed or with anything loaded on it. Even though the bars are aerodynamic it is going to be noisy.

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would be an excellent choice for a roof rack for your 2012 Lexus CT 200h. The Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier, # RBC035, is also a confirmed fit with this roof rack.

For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.

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