Once you have the right tools, this project isn't difficult. The first thing you should do is order this tool. In the end, I found a tool at that was available in 6mm.
This makes it an even harder tool to find. I finally figured out that a rivet nut tool (sometimes called a threaded rivet tool) has to be ordered by size, and the size of the rivet nuts for my roofrack were metric - 6mm to be precise (M6). The couldn't even give me a size or a part #. I even contacted (I bought the rack from them) - and they were helpful, but ultimately couldn't tell me where to buy or find the tool that I needed. I called Mazda, and they were helpless and clueless. I called auto parts stores, and they were helpful, but clueless. I had a real problem finding the "rivet nut tool" that the instructions told me that I needed. Tools you need that the average person might not have: an 11/32 drill bit (buy this exact size), a "center punch", a drill stop (you may be able make this yourself if you can't find one), a tube of 100% silicon caulk, some touch up paint to match your vehicle, a T25 Torx tool (I think this is the size), and a rivet nut tool. I thought I'd list out step by step what I did so that it might save you time if you take on the same project. From the entries I've seen on this site, others have had the same issues.
Shortly after buying my 2000 MPV, I ordered a roofrack from Everyone needs a roofrack! Once it arrived, I had a problem finding the right tools for the project.
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