Installing roof rails

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Information

Removal and installation can be considerably easier with the help of another person.

Fit roof rails on the roof using the front bolt.
Position roof rails fully.
Fit fastening nuts.
Tighten fastening nuts in the sequence shown to the specified tightening torque.

Fig 1: Roof Rails Fastening Nuts Tightening Sequence
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Fastening nut for roof rails		Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lb.)
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