The install instructions found on honda s web site just say remove the decoritive cover and slip the anchor pieces into the rails but they will not just slip in there.
Odyssey roof rack instructions.
Measure and use a felt tip pen to mark the molding as shown.
Using a putty knife remove any excess sealant from the roof stud bolts.
Installation of the roof rails and cross bars for 2011 odyssey models.
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Place the left center stay over the two stud bolts at the center and install two torx nuts.
2 torx nuts torque to 12 n m 8 9 lb ft left center stay 2 stud bolts left roof molding left roof rail 4 stud bolts.
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7 roof stud bolts vehicle panel left roof molding roof molding cover clip left roof molding vehicle panel 4.
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Torque the torx nuts to 12 n m 8 9 lb ft.
It looks to me like the rail end mount must be unscrewed from the roof instructions even mention needing a certain star drive screwdriver but never says what to use it on.