Fitting Kit K631W First Time Installation Remove parts from inside the package and check. Contact your dealer if any parts are missing or damaged. These instructions show type A crossbar fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
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Fitting Kit K631W 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. Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points...
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Fitting Kit K631W Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar leg with fingers and push firmly with thumbs until clamp block drops out behind leg. Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit) and insert into foot. Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit K631W Pull ditch moulding back towards you. Remove centre section. Remove as shown. Locate vehicle's fixed points.
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Fitting Kit K631W Remove plastic bungs as shown. Rotate as shown. Mark reference point with a pen onto removed section of ditch mould. Mark reference point with a pen onto removed section of ditch mould.
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Fitting Kit K631W Mark as shown. Use drill bit supplied, to drill holes in marked positions. Re-install ditch mould in roof channel. Align holes.
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Fitting Kit K631W Select grubscrews and screw into the vehicle's fixed points. Do not over tighten. Repeat for all four positions. Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads fit into the holes underneath the foot and the grubscrew passes through the hole in the foot.
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Fitting Kit K631W Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the nut showing should be facing up. Ensure the plastic knob is in the position shown when fully tightened. Repeat for all legs. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle.
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Fitting Kit K631W Removal of crossbars Remove the products from the vehicle when not in use. Make sure all loose parts are stored safely. Using the Hex Key and the capscrews, secure the ditch mould to the vehicle. CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars.
Fitting Kit K631W 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 K631W 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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