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Thule 450R Installation Instructions Manual

Thule 450R Installation Instructions Manual

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EN part
EN description
EN railing foot
A
EN 2011 - Ford Explorer adapter
B
C
EN handle assembly
EN
WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS:
- The load you are carrying plus
the weight of the roof rack must
not exceed the maximum roof
weight specified by the vehicle's
manufacturer.
- Long loads such as, but not
limited to, paddleboards, kayaks,
surfboards, canoes, lumber,
mattresses, and construction
materials must be securely tied
down at minimum to the roof rack
and to the front of the vehicle.
Overloading the vehicle roof
and/or failing to secure the
load properly may result in loss
of the load or the rack system,
damage to the vehicle, and/
or damage to other persons or
property.
5015527_05
RAPID CROSSROAD
North American English

PARTS INCLUDED

450R
B
C
EN part number
EN qty.
753339902
4
8523023001
4
75320064
4

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Summary of Contents for Thule 450R

  • Page 1 RAPID CROSSROAD 450R North American English PARTS INCLUDED EN part EN description EN part number EN qty. EN railing foot 753339902 EN 2011 - Ford Explorer adapter 8523023001 EN handle assembly 75320064 WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS: - The load you are carrying plus...
  • Page 2 PARTS NOT INCLUDED FIT KIT THULE ONE KEY SYSTEM AEROBLADE LOAD BARS RAPID AERO LOAD BARS ARB43(B), ARB47(B), RB43, RB47, RB53, RB60 ARB53(B), ARB60(B) Complete your Load Carrier with the recommended Fit Kit and Load Bar for your vehicle. - A. Press top rubber strips into t-slots on top of bars.
  • Page 3 2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY - A. Insert adapter (B) into rail so that part number faces in and ‘wings’ face up. 2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY - B. Rotate adapter down towards roof. Adapter may click into place. 2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY - C.
  • Page 4 FOR AEROBLADE - NOTE: Rounded edge of bar faces forward on vehicle. - A. Place load carrier on vehicle rails. Use caution and do not let straps impact roof. Min 24" / 60 cm - B. Separate bars by a minimum of 24”. - C.
  • Page 5 - A. Center foot and wrap strap around rail. - B. 2011- Ford Explorer owners ONLY: place adapter so that strap passes between adapter ‘wings’. - C. Insert end of strap into foot. If end of strap does not reach, increase length by loosening bolt with handle.
  • Page 6 - Insert and snap handle into foot once rack is fully tightened. - FOR AEROBLADE: A. Cut under bar cover strips to fit between outside of foot and inside of endcap. Strips should cover endcap retention tab. Press carefully into place. - B.
  • Page 7 + Xadapt - INSTALLING CARRIERS DIRECTLY TO AEROBLADE T-TRACK - LOCK INSTALLATION: Thule strongly recommends the use of locks to deter theft. As shown, follow these easy steps for installing the lock cylinders (available separately). Lock cylinder installation instructions are also found on the lock cylinder packaging.