Fitting Kit K997W 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 A crossbar fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
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Fitting Kit K997W Fitment FRONT ONLY 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.
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Fitting Kit K997W Tighten adjusting screw to 3 Nm (2.2 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. Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
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Fitting Kit K997W Remove as shown. Mark as shown. Fitment Front Bar Only Use drill bit supplied, to drill holes in marked positions.
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Fitting Kit K997W Re-install rubber ditch mould back into roof channel and click into place. Select grubscrews and screw into the vehicle's fixed points. Do not over tighten. Repeat for all items. Refer to the underside of the pad for the...
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Fitting Kit K997W It is important to put the pads in the correct position on the vehicle. Letters refer to the pad part numbers and position. Pad Part Number: A = 224 B = 225 Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads...
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Fitting Kit K997W Ensure the plastic knob is in the position shown when fully tightened. Repeat at other end. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle. Use keys to fit and lock covers If crossbars are removed, please install the...
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Fitting Kit K997W Fitment REAR ONLY 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.
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Fitting Kit K997W Refer to the underside of the pad for the part number. It is important to put the pads in the correct position on the vehicle. Letters refer to the pad part numbers and position. Pad Part Number:...
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Fitting Kit K997W Make sure the pad fits into the holes underneath the foot. Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum recommended spacing between the bars is 700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated). Apply protective strip as shown. Trim if required.
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Fitting Kit K997W It is important to put the clamps in the correct position on the vehicle. Letters refer to the part numbers stamped on clamps. Clamp Part Number: A = A853 Attach clamp to each leg. Refit locking screw so that it goes through the hole in the clamp.
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Fitting Kit K997W Adjust the legs on the crossbar so that they are positioned equally from the ends of the crossbar, and the clamps engage firmly on the body work of the vehicle. Clamps directly to edge of roof under the...
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Fitting Kit K997W Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly, 2.5 Nm (1.8 ft lb). Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle. Use keys to fit and lock covers...
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Fitting Kit K997W CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K997W Maintenance 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 sure all loose parts are stored safely.
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Fitting Kit K997W Set crossbars a minimum distance of 700mm (27 1/2") apart where no other distance is specified in the fitting instructions. This is especially important when carrying long loads. Check unit is securely attached whenever you refit it to the vehicle. If the unit feels loose, refer to the fitting instructions and readjust.
Fitting Kit K997W WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER Yakima Australia Pty Ltd ABN 58 154 440 221 17 Hinkler Court, Brendale QLD 4500 Tel: 0800 4776 722 (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU) Email: warranty@yakima.co.nz or warranty@yakima.com.au Where the product is supplied to the customer for other than business purposes within the meaning of section 43 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the provisions of that Act shall apply.
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Fitting Kit K997W Alternately, you can write to Yakima at 17 Hinkler Court, Brendale QLD Australia 4500 in order to make a claim under your warranty. Upon contacting Yakima directly, you should explain as fully as possible the defect. A Yakima representative will provide you with appropriate instructions for returning the product together with a copy of the original purchase invoice or receipt to Yakima.
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