Fitting Kit K388W First Time Installation Remove parts from inside the package and check. Contact your dealer if any parts are missing or damaged. This kit fits type A, B, C and D. These instructions show type B crossbar fitted. They also apply to type A, C and D.
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Fitting Kit K388W Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting screw 10 turns. Press adjusting screw and pull crossbar legs out. Refer to the crossbar instructions for crossbar adjustment method. Ensure each end of the crossbar is adjusted equally. Set bars to length (revert to rear of these instructions).
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Fitting Kit K388W Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb) hand tight. Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar leg with fingers and push firmly with thumbs until clamp block drops out behind leg. Remove both pins from each leg. Use tapered end of spanner located inside left hand cover to assist.
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Fitting Kit K388W Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a safe place. Select four feet assemblies and match the left and right assemblies to the left and right roof rack legs. Assemble foot from kit into leg by pressing it down.
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Fitting Kit K388W Using short capscrew and washer, secure assembly onto leg (use Hex Screwdriver supplied with crossbar to assist) Use two M5 x 12 mm self tapping screws to secure the assembly onto the leg. Do not over tighten.
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Fitting Kit K388W Fitment Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum recommended spacing between the bars is 700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated). Please check the front of this manual for information relating specifically to your vehicle. Ensure back edge of foot sits flush with the back edge of vehicle roof rail.
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Fitting Kit K388W Thread the coach bolt through the clamp and the leg. Repeat for all four positions. Ensure the clamp engages correctly on inside of roof rail. Tighten the plastic knob.
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Fitting Kit K388W Ensure the plastic knob is in the position shown when fully tightened. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle. Use keys to fit and lock covers...
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Fitting Kit K388W CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K388W Maintenance Clean the car roof and surfaces of the product that will be in contact with the car roof. Follow the fitting instructions for fitting the product to your vehicle. Make sure all steps are carried out in order.
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Fitting Kit K388W Check and replace worn out or defective parts. Keep the product clean and maintained. Never drive into a car wash with the roof rack system fitted. Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at regular intervals. Remove the products from the vehicle when not in use.
Make a claim as soon as practicable by contacting the Whispbar dealer from whom you purchased the product, who will give you instructions on how to proceed. If you are unable to contact the Whispbar dealer, or the dealer is not able to remedy the defect, you should contact Yakima as soon as practicable at: Call: 0800 4776 722 (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU) Email: warranty@yakima.co.nz or warranty@yakima.com.au...
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Yakima or the Whispbar dealer will be borne by you. Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt, Yakima or the Whispbar dealer must inspect the product to determine whether the claim falls within the warranty. If: 4.1 the claim falls within the warranty, Yakima will remedy any defects in materials or workmanship becoming apparent during the...
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