How do you remove the stock roof rack cross bars?

[Docwyte]

I can see how to move them forward and backwards, but how do I remove them completely?

I usually run a Thule roof rack/cross bar arrangement, so I don't need them. I also have limited height in my garage so gaining back that extra 1/2" would be a good thing...

TIA!

 

[Docwyte]

Answering my own question.

You squeeze the rear caps and rock them to the midline of the truck. That should pop off the outside clips. Then pull them back a little and give them a wiggle. That should release the inside clips and pop them off completely.

Then remove the rubber stop blocks from inside the rails, loosen the nuts holding the cross bars in and pull them out backwards.