• Please read instructions carefully before installation. • Check the contents of kit. Contact your YAKIMA dealer if any parts appear missing or damaged. • Clean your roof thoroughly prior to fitting the LOCKN’LOAD Track Heavy Duty Roof Rack System.
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TRACK INSTALLATION BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION Clean roof thoroughly and allow to dry before beginning installation. REMOVE ROOF CHANNEL TRIM Gently lever the rubber roof channel trim with a Flat Blade Screwdriver (wrap tape around end of Screwdriver to prevent paint scratching). Then using fingertips pull carefully upwards and unhook plastic clips that are attached to the roof underneath each end of the trim.
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ALIGN TRACK INTO ROOF CHANNEL Place Track into roof channel, lining up the front of the track end with the tape line measured in Step 3. Ensure Track orientation and spacing is correct as shown, with rounded rectangular cut outs at rear of vehicle. Extrusion 350mm MARK TRACK HOLES...
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APPLY PROTECTIVE SEALANTS REMOVE SWARF Stage 1 Avoid pushing swarf into Liberally apply a Zinc Rich Cold Galvanising Solution to the the newly drilled holes inside surface and surrounds of each drilled hole. Allow by removing swarf from solution to become touch dry before proceeding with roof channel with a Stage 2 (approx.
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TRACK INSTALLATION Align Track and secure End Caps by inserting all Rivets in their respective holes through Track into roof channel. Using a Rivet Gun, activate each Rivet starting from the centre Rivet, then working consecutively outwards as shown. To secure End Caps, insert Rivet through End Cap and Track Vehicle Front...
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TRACK INSTALLATION COMPLETE Check both Tracks are secured to the vehicle as per these installation instructions. For assistance contact your local Yakima dealer. PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR BAR INSTALLATION 28-13-331-Rev1 6/11...
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BAR INSTALLATION Apply a high strength (red) thread REMOVE LEG COVERS locking compound* to the first half of Using the keys supplied in the thread on each M8 Set Screw 16mm. LOCKN’LOAD Leg Kit (sold separately), remove all Leg Covers. If bars are removed in the future and legs repositioned, thread locking compound...
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BAR LOCATION BAR PLACEMENT IMPORTANT: Before Carefully place a Bar assembly over Track. Take care beginning Bar installation, not to damage vehicle. Slide Legs along Bar until both identify where along the legs are securely positioned within Track. Use a Tape Track you want the Front Measure to ensure even Bar overhang on each side, re- and Rear Bars fitted.
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INSERT LEGS Slide Leg assemblies into the underside channel of LOCKN’LOAD Bars. Slide in until Leg reaches Slot Cover. Do not compress slot cover. BAR SLOT COVERS (OUTSIDE LEG) SECURE LEGS TO BARS Tighten all M8 Set Screws Measure the Bar channel outside of the Legs and to 7Nm using a 13mm subtract 20mm from this measurement.
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Secure using Plastite Screw SECURE END CAPS TO BARS (from LOCKN’LOAD Leg Kit). Insert the End Caps as shown. A Rubber Mallet Tighten using a #2 Phillips Head can be used to assist installation. Screwdriver. BAR FITMENT INSERT NUT PLATES Run all M6 Hex Slide Nut Plates within Track into position for front and Screws through...
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Write the key number (which is stamped on the key) in the box provided. Replacement keys are available from Yakima stockists, visit www.yakima.com.au or www.yakima.co.nz to find your nearest store or contact us directly on 1800 143 548 (AU) or 0800 4776 722 (NZ).
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