Sears 300.7271 Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
, TOPASSEMBLY I
1. Attachfoam,wea_'_r'sld_ng (A) to insideof Carriertop;as shown
infigure1 and detail DO NOT CUTTR_ _Jt In one pieseandtrim
I ASSEMBUNG TOP TO BoTroM I
While someone_ the top,ar_n the slot inthe hinges(L) sn the
Carrier bottomwithbheCarriertop and attachmedium screws(E),
medum ffatweshem (H) and large plastic insert nuts(J). Do not
mUyt_hten at this time. Turn carde_[_side down andpos_on top
to _ bottom _ the same spacingin front and rear of carder
T_htan screws.
. While someone holds the top in an open position, attach the
support esserr_blies(O) (Note proper Ix_ltioning as shown In
figure 1) with_ 2 large screws(F), 4 largeflatwashem(G) and 2
large plas_cin_ nuts(J).1-_jhlanscrewsuntilsnug,Note:White
round plasticprotectorsin the center of the supportassemblies
shouldbe rasinginwardassbownin_gum 1.
4, Attach front and back snap latches (P) to bottom with 4 small
screws(D), small_tweshers (B) andsmallplasticinsertnuts(I).
5. Installlockassemblies (R) as shown inf'_ure 2. Note:The locks
need to be in_ "locked"positionfor assemblyto the carriertop
and for assembly of the lock Iocatom. Remove key to prevent
movement of lockhook.Lock locator(S) tabs shouldbe pointing
towardthe inside of the carrier,
6. Attachlock brackets(M) to Carder bottomon passengersidewith
medium s_rews_E)andlarge plasticinsertnuts (J). Use lowerslots
in lockbrackets.Do not fullytighten.
7. Check lockassemblyalignmentby closingand locking the Carder
to check for correct fit, If they align and lock properly, open the
Carrierandtightenthe hinge (L) hardwareand _ lock brecht (M)
hardware. If theydo nota_n and lock properly,adjustbothhinges
and Io_khardware untilthey alignand lock.Once they are properly
aF_ned,tightenboth the hingesand lockbrai::kethardware.
8, To close Carrier, make sure the locks are in the open
(horizontal) pos'Rionwith the key removed and pull Carrier top
downward from both ends
g. To lock Can'lar, insertkey, pull downon flange and turn key to
the locked position(vertical).See figure 3. Place snap latches
intotop flange depressionsand pushfront ofsnap latchesdown
untilthey engage. For safety, the Carrier locks (R) must be
properly engaged whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Note: Some distortionof the plastic top may occur/n shipping or
improperstorage./t may be ne_ssary to reshape _e hardshelltop
over_e ham_hellbotlomby pre._'inginon thetopflangeagalnstthe
botom flangeallaround_ Cartier and Ioddng _e Carffer, Wi_ 48
hours_ top andbottomwill reshape and fittogs#let more readily. The
Cartiercan be usedduring _ m_aping period.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FIGURE:
CUTAWAY OF S
HARDSHELL TOP \ _
INSTALLED IN
LOCKED POSITION
REAR
PASSENGER