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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Luggage Carrier Slats
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    IMPORTANT: Apply the slats in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.
  1. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  2. Ensure that the temperature of the slats is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
    3. IMPORTANT: Do NOT touch the adhesive backing.
  3. Remove the backing from the adhesive on the slats.
  4. Align the luggage carrier slats with the masking tape.
  5. Install the luggage carrier slats to the vehicle.
  6. Apply equal pressure along the slats in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  7. Remove the masking tape from the vehicle.
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