Abstract: A roof structure for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel, a roof rail, a head lining and a support member therefor. The support member is divided into three parts: a main part and two side parts. The main part is separate from at least one side part. The main part may be separate from one side part and formed integrally with the other side part. The main part may be separate from both side parts. Each side part is fixed to the roof rail. The side part or parts are joined to the main part by means of a joint member. The joint member may be formed in various manners. The joint member includes an insertion portion and a rib formed thereon.

Abstract: A roof structure for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel, a roof rail having a plurality of holes, a head lining, a support member fixed at both end thereof to the roof rail for supporting the head lining under the roof panel. The support member is made of a hollow pipe. The support member has an opening near each end thereof. A stopper is separable from the support member and attached to the opening of the support member in such a manner that the stopper engages the roof rail when the ends of the support member are inserted into the respective holes of the roof rail.