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Vehicle Disassembly/Reassembly (panel removal, part storage, etc.). Electrical Component Disassembly/Reassembly (battery disconnection, connector removal, etc.). Please see your Toyota dealer for a copy of this document. Fig. 1-1 1. Remove the Side Rail Covers (Fig. 1-1). Trim Removal Tool...
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TOYOTA Highlander/HV w/Side Rail 2014 - CROSSBAR KIT Procedure 2. Install the Crossbars (Fig. 2-1). Fig. 2-1 (a) Make sure the arrows on the crossbar end supports are pointing toward the front of the vehicle. NOTE: THE FRONT CROSSBAR HAS A “FRONT”...
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TOYOTA Highlander/HV w/Side Rail 2014 - CROSSBAR KIT Procedure 3. Secure the Crossbars (Fig. 3-1). 13mm Socket, Fig. 3-1 Torque wrench (a) Using a 13mm socket, tighten the bolt to 8 N-m (71 Lbf-in) (4 places). Torque: 8 N•m (71 in•lbs)
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TOYOTA Highlander/HV w/Side Rail 2014 - CROSSBAR KIT Procedure 5. Attach the Tethers to the Crossbar Covers. (a) Install the 4 tethers on the covers Front of Fig. 5-1 (2 RH, 2 LH) (Fig. 5-1). Install the short end Vehicle of the tether through the loop on the cover.
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TOYOTA Highlander/HV w/Side Rail 2014 - CROSSBAR KIT Procedure 7. Install the Crossbar Covers. (a) Install the crossbar covers (4 places) Fig. 7-1 (Fig. 7-1). Line up the cover posts with the holes in the supports. Press down firmly (Fig. 7-1).
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TOYOTA Highlander/HV w/Side Rail 2014 - CROSSBAR KIT Checklist - these points MUST be checked to ensure a quality installation. Check: Look For: Accessory Function Checks Inspect bolt torque Crossbar support bolt: 8 N•m (71 in•lbf) Front crossbar has “FRONT” label.
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