Roof Rack: Installation

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REPLACE ROOF CARRIER SEAL
1. Remove the seals.
2. Install new seals as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Roof Carrier Seal
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INSTALL ROOF RACK LEG FRONT LH
1. Install the leg cushion front.
2. Install the roof rack leg front with the 2 screws.
  Torque: 2.8 to 5.0 N*m (29 to 51 kgf*cm, 25 to 44 in.*lbf)
INSTALL ROOF RACK LEG REAR LH
1. Install the leg cushion rear.
2. Install the roof rack leg rear with the 2 screws.
  Torque: 2.8 to 5.0 N*m (29 to 51 kgf*cm, 25 to 44 in.*lbf)
INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the roof rack with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Roof Rack With Bolts
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INSTALL ROOF RACK LEG COVER REAR LH
1. Install the leg cover.
  1. Attach the rib to the bar.
  2. Attach the 4 claws.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Roof Rack Leg Cover Rear LH
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INSTALL ROOF RACK LEG COVER FRONT LH
1. Install the leg cover.
  1. Attach the rib to the bar.
  2. Attach the 4 claws.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Roof Rack Leg Cover Front LH
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INSTALL ROOF RACK BAR FRONT
1. Install the roof rack bar with the 4 screws.
  Torque: 1.96 to 2.94 N*m (20 to 30 kgf*cm, 17 to 26 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Roof Rack Bar With Screws
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INSTALL ROOF RACK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER
1. Install the roof rack support center with the 4 roof carrier caps.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Roof Rack Support Center With Roof Carrier Caps
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