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̈ Place rear basic cross bar 7 on roof
rails a in such a way that the clamping
claws reach into gaps 8 (
୴ page 300)
on the roof rails.
̈ Make sure clamping claw 5 lies flush
against the inside of roof rail a as
shown in the illustration (
୴ page 300).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
basic cross bars (
୴ page 301).
̈ Slightly tighten screw 4 on both sides
by turning it clockwise.
̈ On the front and rear basic cross bars
tighten screws 4. Observe a
tightening torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
̈ Attach cover caps (୴ page 300) and
lock them.
̈ Store key and Allen wrench back into
the storage well (
୴ page 495).
Adjusting the clamping widths of the
basic cross bars
The clamping widths of the basic cross
bars are factory set for your vehicle. These
clamping widths are solely intended for the
designated positions.
Only install the basic cross bars at the des-
ignated locations and pay attention to the
stickers 3 FRONT and REAR
(
୴ page 300).
4 Screw for clamping claw
5 Clamping claw
b Screws for adjusting clamping width
(2 in total for each side)
c Cover strip
Warning! G
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the basic cross bars. The screws
could come loose if they are not tightened to
a torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
Warning! G
Only install the basic cross bars at the exact
locations designated on the roof rails. The
designated locations for the front basic
cross bars are between the markings en-
graved on the inside of the roof rails
(
୴ page 300). The designated locations for
the rear basic cross bars are between the
gaps on the roof rails (
୴ page 300).
Otherwise, the basic cross bars
(
୴ page 300), mounted accessories and the
objects attached to them could come loose
from the vehicle causing an accident, there-
by injuring you and other persons and/or
causing damage to property, including dam-
age to your vehicle.
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