Installing The Roof Transport System

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Fig 1: Identifying Roof Transport System Position

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Open flaps in the roof joint cover strips.

Fig 2: Opening Flaps Of Roof Joint Cover Strip
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Unscrew the screw plug -A- from the base plate and keep in a safe place.
Position base -3- in the cut-out of the roof joint cover strip.
Position adapter -2- , align with the base and secure to vehicle with the fastening screw -1- .

Fig 3: Installing Adapter With Base
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Information

Observe marking (front/rear) on underside of support tube.
Carefully position bracket -2- on the adapter and tighten with fastening screw -1- .

Fig 4: Installing Bracket
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Insert lock handles -2- into the support tube ends, lock them and push in caps -1 - of lock cylinder.

Fig 5: Closing Cover Flap
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For further information on the Roof Transport System see: → WM 669219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM