Installing Crossbars

Installing Brackets onto the Appliques

  1. Open all 8 applique doors.
  2. Use the provided torque wrench to loosen and remove the nuts that are fastened to the threaded studs located within the applique doors.
  3. Install a bracket by positioning the bracket so that the raised arrow on it is directed outward, away from the vehicle. Align it with the threaded studs and set it in place.
  4. Use the nuts that were removed in step 2 and tighten them back onto the threaded studs with the provided torque wrench.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining applique doors.
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    After installing the brackets once, you can leave them installed for future use, unless you want to move the crossbars to different locations on the vehicle.

Installing Crossbars

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Note
Installing the crossbars requires two people.
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CAUTION
Crossbars must be installed in tandem. Failure to do so may cause damage.
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CAUTION
It is your responsibility to ensure your accessories are secured to the crossbars. Periodically check to ensure your accessories have not moved or loosened throughout your driving. See the in-box instructions that come with the crossbars for more information.
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If installing a crossbar on the front-most applique doors, make sure that the power feed harness on the passenger side applique is not pinched during installation. If necessary, use a trim tool to release the applique and maneuver the harness away from the studs.

To install the crossbars:

  1. Locate the FRONT arrow embossed on the bottom of the crossbar. The arrow should point toward the front of the vehicle.
  2. Lower one tower (edge of the crossbar) onto the bracket and extend the crossbar so that the other tower aligns with the bracket on the opposite side.
  3. Use the key to open the tower doors. Push down to seat both towers.
  4. Once the towers are completely seated, close the tower doors securely using the key. You will hear and feel a “click” when the tower door is closed completely. If there is resistance to closing or if the door physically cannot be closed, the tower door is not seated properly. Turn the key to open the door, re-position, and use the key to close to door again.
  5. Repeat this on the other side of the crossbar.
  6. Repeat steps 1-5 to install your second crossbar directly in front of or behind the first one.
  7. To test the secure installation of the crossbars, push and pull them in all directions. If any movement is observed at any of the four towers, re-seat the affected crossbars, then retest the installation.
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    Keep the key in a dry, safe area for future use.

Weight limits

The crossbars are capable of supporting up to 220 lbs per crossbar set. See the in-box instructions that come with the crossbars for more information.