Fitting Kit K958W 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 K958W 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 K958W Tighten adjusting screw to 2 Nm (1.5 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 K958W Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a safe place. Repeat for all legs. Assemble foot from kit into leg. Insert pins through foot into leg.
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Fitting Kit K958W Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit) and insert into foot. Repeat for all legs. Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown. Fitment Open fixed-point covers.
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Fitting Kit K958W Select grubscrews and screw into the vehicle's fixed points. Repeat for all four positions. Make sure fixed point cover is in position as shown. Place crossbar foot over grubscrews.
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Fitting Kit K958W 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 four positions. Check crossbar is securely attached to the...
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Fitting Kit K958W Use keys to fit and lock covers CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K958W 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 K958W 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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