A LOW PROFILE CROSSBAR MOUNTING PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE BODY

A vehicle body includes a first and second header extending in spaced and generally parallel relationship with one another. A glass roof extends between a first glass side disposed adjacent the first header and a second glass side disposed adjacent the second header. The glass roof defines at least one first glass cut-out extending inwardly from the first glass side and at least one second glass cut-out extending inwardly from the second glass side and disposed in aligned relationship with the at least one first glass cut-out. A plurality of low profile crossbar mounting plate (LPCMP) assemblies are each secured to a respective one of the first or second headers and extend into a respective one of the first or second glass cut-outs for use in releasably securing a crossbar to the vehicle body.