Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Base Fasteners

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Install the rear bases with pads attached to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the rear base fasteners (2).
Tighten: Tighten the rear base fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Center Supports

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Install the center supports with pads to the vehicle.
Install the support fasteners.
Tighten: Tighten the support fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 3: Carrier

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With an assistant, lift the carrier (1) to the vehicle roof.
With an assistant, set the carrier assembly rails on the rear support assembly and pull forward, locking the carrier to the supports.

Fig 4: Rear Base Fasteners

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Install the fasteners (4) to the side rail/rear base.
Tighten: Tighten the side rail/rear base fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the roller bar/rear cross rail assembly to the vehicle.
Install the fasteners (1) to each side of the rear base.
Tighten: Tighten the rear base fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the fasteners to the front bases.
Tighten: Tighten the front base fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 5: Base Covers

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Install the base covers.
Install the inboard fasteners to the luggage carrier base covers.
Tighten: Tighten the luggage carrier base cover fasteners to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).