Tighten Roof Pivot Bolts

1 install the first m6 x 15 7 mm wafer head screw with the blue thread lock and tighten it to ensure that the part does not move when the awl is removed.

Tighten roof pivot bolts.

Insert provided barrel nuts into the holes of the roof rack clamp and position roof rack clamps underneath crossbars. Blue thread lock is needed to ensure the pivot bolts don t loosen over time and you will need a torque wrench to tighten all bolts axles to the correct specification. Slide all four carriage bolts into bottom slot of roof tray. Fitting the pivot roller to the longitudinal bars.

Overtightening can cause damage to the pivots. Assemble the m10 x 20mm bolts shake proof washer and channel nut as per the diagram and ensure that the channel nuts are loose. Never blast pivots with a hose when cleaning. 2 install the second wafer head screw and tighten it.

Shift the main pivot bracket toward either side as necessary to obtain the proper clearance 0 38 inch between the rear side rail and the quarter outside rear side belt mouldings and tighten the retaining screws. National hardware 3 8 in x 6 in zinc plated steel plain eye bolt. Fit the roof rack with the top sections of the rotating mounts attached to it to the bottom sections of the rotating mounts and reinstall the two bolts to hold the two sections together. Naturally every frame is different and there are various axle systems however the principles are still the same.

Be sure to use a torque wrench and tighten to the manufacturer s specification see illustration. Loosen the screws which retain the main pivot bracket to its support. Position carriage bolts so they sit evenly spaced on vehicles cross bars. Assemble the bush and spindle onto the bracket fit the flat washer and screw on the nyloc nut and tighten.

Connect the barrel nuts and carriage bolts tightening by hand and then with silver security wrench. If in doubt consult the manufacturer s information.