Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL320 BlueTEC Operator's Manual page 233

Screw for clamping claw
4
Clamping claw
5
The front and rear crossbars are of different
lengths. Please pay close attention to stickers
FRONT and REAR on the crossbars.
3
X
Unlock cover cap with key 1.
2
X
Remove cover cap 2.
Sticker indicating the location, FRONT
3
or REAR, becomes visible.
X
Turn screw counterclockwise with the
4
included Allen wrench until clamping claw
is wide open.
5
Front crossbar
6
Rear crossbar
7
Gaps
8
Markings
9
Roof rails
a
X
Place front crossbar between markings
6
on roof rails a.
9
i Markings are located on the inside of
9
each roof rail, indicated by the white lines
in the illustration.
Screw for clamping claw
4
Clamping claw
5
Roof rail
a
Controls in detail
Loading and storing
X
Make sure clamping claw
5
against the inside of roof rail
in the illustration.
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar ( Y page 232).
X
Slightly tighten screw on both sides by
4
turning it clockwise.
X
Place rear crossbar on roof rails
7
such a way that the clamping claws reach
into gaps ( Y page 231) on the roof rails.
8
X
Make sure clamping claw
5
against the inside of roof rail
in the illustration ( Y page 231).
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar ( Y page 232).
X
Slightly tighten screw on both sides by
4
turning it clockwise.
X
On the front and rear crossbars tighten
screws 4. Observe a tightening torque of
4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
G Warning!
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
lies flush
as shown
a
in
a
lies flush
as shown
a
Z
231