Removal And Installation Of The Crossbars - Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual

J Removal and installation of the crossbars
CAUTION
Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed.
Luggage on the roof will be thrown forward or backward in sud-
den stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in a dangerous road
hazard.
The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry
cargo.
B To remove the crossbar
1. Loosen without removing the T-30 torxR head screw from each
crossbar end support and clamp.
2. Move the end support and inner clamp to unhook under the bot-
tom of the roof rail on both sides.
3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the Front crossbar rearward, near
the center of the roof rail for easier removal. Use care not to
cross-thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed.
B To install the crossbar
Front crossbar:
Front crossbar has the Load Label on left-hand side.
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