Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Loading and storing
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4
Screw for clamping claw
5
Clamping claw
The front and rear crossbars are of different
lengths. Please pay close attention to stickers
3 FRONT and REAR on the crossbars.
X
Unlock cover cap 2 with key 1.
X
Remove cover cap 2.
Sticker 3 indicating the location, FRONT
or REAR, becomes visible.
X
Turn screw 4 counterclockwise with the
included Allen wrench until clamping claw
5 is wide open.
6
Front crossbar
7
Rear crossbar
8
Gaps
9
Markings
a
Roof rails
X
Place front crossbar 6 between markings
9 on roof rails a.
i
Markings 9 are located on the inside of
each roof rail, indicated by the white lines
in the illustration.
4
Screw for clamping claw
5
Clamping claw
a
Roof rail
X
Make sure clamping claw 5 lies flush
against the inside of roof rail a as shown
in the illustration.
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (Y page 232).
X
Slightly tighten screw 4 on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
X
Place rear crossbar 7 on roof rails a in
such a way that the clamping claws reach
into gaps 8 (Y page 231) on the roof rails.
X
Make sure clamping claw 5 lies flush
against the inside of roof rail a as shown
in the illustration (Y page 231).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (Y page 232).
X
Slightly tighten screw 4 on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
X
On the front and rear crossbars tighten
screws 4. Observe a tightening torque of
4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
G
Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
Controls in detail
Z