2008 cx-9 GT roof rack

mrcheeksnj

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2008 mazda cx-9 GT
I just purchased a '08 Grand Touring cx-9 which had an aftermarket roof ski cargo rack installed. I removed it because I do not need it. I noticed there are 3 sections on each side of the molding. Of course only 2 were being used. The 2 on each side that were being used has a black bracket which the screw tightens in for the roof rack. They protrude and stick out past the molding. If i buy the clips to cover them, they will not fit. I'm not sure what I can do to the brackets. On the other clip which isn't being used, the bracket is under the molding so the clips cover the bracket.
 

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The piece that protrudes should not be there.
Can you take it off?

There were plastic covers to cover these holes.
I had them but gave them all away.
 
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