Rola TMX Series Fitting Instructions

x2 x2
END SUPPORT END SUPPORT
(RIGHT) (LEFT)
REPRESENTATIVE
ONLY
SOME FITMENTS
MAY ALSO
FEATURE THE
x2
FOLLOWING
COMPONENTS: MOUNT PAD
(RIGHT)
ASSEMBLY OF CROSS-BARS
1. Ensure the roof is clean, free from dust and grease.
2. Insert the neck of the End-Support into the void of the Cross-bar profile.
They are designed to be a tight fit: use a rubber mallet if necessary (Fig.1)
3. Pull back the rubber Buffer Strip about 20mm until the screw hole can be
accessed.(Fig. 2) Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, fasten the screw through the
cross-bar and into the End Support. Do this for all four sides and replace the
buffer strip.
NOTE: The longer cross-bars are to be fitted to the front of the vehicle.
Check labelling on the underside of the cross-bar.
FITTING CROSS-BARS TO VEHICLE - REFER TO FIG. 3
4. Slide the Hex Nuts along the Track. Place the cross-bar assemblies onto the
track. position the End Supports equal distances from the end of the Track
(approximately 20mm). Tightly fit the Security Screws through the End Support
and into the Hex Nut.
5. Place complete assembly onto the roof (Do not remove the Adhesive Backing
Tape at this stage). Loosen the Security Bolts and measure equal distances on
either side and Front to Rear of tracks to ensure correct positioning.
6. Lightly mark positions of track and rivet holes on the roof using a soft-tip Lead
Pencil. Proceed to tighten the security bolts again and remove the entire
assembly off the roof.
7. Drill holes into the roof using a 5mm drill bit. The drill-bit should only
penetrate the roof metal panel, hence a drill stop is recommended. Take care not
to drill through the interior roof lining. Remove all metal swarf waste from the
roof.
8. Apply a Silicone Adhesive Sealant (ie, Butyl Mastic/Neutral Cure Silicone) in and
around holes. Next, remove the Adhesive Backing Tape from the underside of the
Tracks and reposition the entire Roof-rack assembly onto the roof ensuring all
holes are aligned. Loosen all Security Bolts.
9. Fit the End-caps to the tracks with the open cap onto the rear and the closed
cap onto the front of the tracks. Fit the Rivets through the holes in the Track and
through the drilled holes in the vehicle roof. Downwards pressure may be
required onto the tracks whilst riveting them to ensure they remain fixed hard-up
against the roof curvature.
10. Secure the Cross-bar assemblies in place fastening and tightening the
security bolts through the End Supports and into the Hex Nuts in the tracks.
A firm hand tightness is required.
11. You are now ready to mount your accessory set onto the cross-bars using the
Global Mount Channel. Once installed, insert the 'Global Channel' Covers into the
End Supports. You have a choice of 2 - (a) quick access snap-on cover or (b) long
term mounting - security cover to cap off and lock the mount channel. (Fig. 4)
FINAL CHECK
Ensure that Cross-bars are parallel and square to the front and rear axis of the
vehicle. After loading, check bolt tightness and ensure that Locking Straps are
correctly engaged to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When installing this roof rack ensure the rivets do not damage or inhibit the
effective use of Curtain Airbags. If you are in any doubt regarding the installation
of this roof rack, please consult with your vehicle manufacturer or Rola Dealer.
Issue A
79
23/11/09
TMX Series Roof Racks
HOLDEN/SUZUKI
Frontera 5 door 4WD 09/98 - on
Vitara 5 door 4WD 08/91 - 1998
x2
x2 x2
TRACK CAP TRACK CAP TRACK
(CLOSED) (OPEN) EXTRUSION
REPRESENTATIVE
ONLY
x2 x4 x4
MOUNT PAD BOLT
SECURITY
(LEFT) COVER
BOLT
x4 x4
SNAP-ON SECURITY HEX
COVER COVER NUT
Please Note: You will require the following tools
Rivet Gun
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Open-Ended Track
Cap should be at the
rear of the vehicle .
Hex Nut
ALTERNATIVE COVER
CARRYING CAPACITY
x4 x4 x8
SECURITY ASSEMBLY
RIVETS
SCREW
BOLT
Rubber Mallet Safety Knife Lead Pencil
Fig. 2
Number of rivets is
dependent on the
length of the track.
Security
Generally there should
Cover
be 1 rivet for every hole
in the track.
Fig. 4
TMX033
80 kg
x2
x1
CROSS-BAR ASSEMBLY
KEY
Silicone Adhesive
Sealant
Tape Measure
Screw
Screw hole
Quick Access
Snap-on Cover
FRONT OF VEHICLE.
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