Canada - Body - Roof Rack Cross Bar Installation
BulletinTSB2550
Issue Date
December 19, 2007
Title
ROOF RACK CROSS BAR INSTALLATION DURING PDS
Component
GENERAL INFORMATION
Models
'08 - '09 LX 570
INTRODUCTION:
To avoid damage during transportation, the 2008-2009 model year LX 570 roof rack cross bars have been placed inside the vehicle at the assembly plant.
Install the roof rack cross bars during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) according to the following procedure.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2008-2009 model year LX 570 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs on each cross bar joint.
2. Slide the cross bar joints into the grooves of the right and left roof rack rails with the arrow mark on each cross bar joint facing forward.
NOTE:
There is a possibility that the cross bars will create wind noise if they are installed backwards.
3. Position the front and rear cross bars so that they are parallel to each other.
NOTE:
If the knobs are NOT tightened securely, the knobs may come loose and rattle or possibly fall off the vehicle.
4. Install the right and left rear roof rack leg covers.
A. Insert the tab at the front of the cover into the roof rack rail.
B. Place the cover on the leg and align the rear part of the cover. Do NOT press down.
C. Press the cover claws facing the outside of the vehicle into place.
D. Press the cover claws facing the inside of the vehicle into place.
NOTE:
Do NOT press on the claws facing the outside of the vehicle at the same time you are pressing on the claws facing the inside. The leg cover may be damaged.
E. Check that the covers are installed securely.