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CONTENTS OVERVIEW NOTE: As this feature comes partially assembled from the factory, final assembling of this Clamp Down feature can be completed with Crossbars already installed onto your vehicle’s FBM module. This Assembly Manual shows right side assembly procedures using the complete Clamp Down module. Left side assembly procedures are mirrored and identical to the right side, except for the Clamp Down Tube Holders’...
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8—Quick Clamp Rear Clamp Assy ......(Qty 1) Adjustable 9—HKT-8403............(Qty 1) Modular Clamp Down Hardware Kit M8 x 50MM (2X) Cotter Pin (2X) ¼ Lock Nut (2X) Flat Washer (4X) Anti-Seize (1X) Cap, Large (4X) Cap, Small (8X) 10—Crossbars (not shown on pg 2) ..... (Qty 1) Ordered separately, Front &...
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CLAMP DOWN VARIATIONS 4’–8’ CROSSBAR SPACING NOTE: Assemble the Clamp Down Do Not Use Cut to 12” Cut to 24” Cut to 36” Do Not Cut Tubes according to your FBM Front Tube module Crossbar spacing. For 4’ Crossbar spacing, do not use the Front Clamp Down Tube and one Splice.
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RIGHT CLAMP DOWN ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE Note: This Clamp Down Assembly fits the right or left sides of any two or three Crossbar rack using a 4’–8’ Crossbar spacing. See Clamp Down Variations on page 4 for details on how to assemble according to your Crossbar spacing.
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CLAMP DOWN TUBE ASSEMBLY REAR CLAMP DOWN TUBE Insert the Rear Clamp Down Tube into the Tube Splice. Ensure both Clamp Down Tubes are centered and fully seated into the Splice before proceeding to Step 3.2 Tubes Centered in Splice Seat the Rear Clamp Down Torque nuts to 90 in-lbs Tube Holder into the lower...
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FRONT CLAMP DOWN TUBE Align the Rear Crossbar End to the Rear Clamp Down Tube Holder edge as shown Place the Front Clamp Down Tube Holder into the lower groove of the Crossbar, and Crossbar End slide it rearward until it fully seats into the bottom groove of the Front Crossbar View from vehicle front Clamp Edge...
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Reassemble the Front Clamp Down Tube Holder using Align the Front Crossbar End to the Front 3.11 3.12 the fastening hardware removed in Step 0.2. Do not Clamp Down Tube Holder edge as shown tighten until Step 3.13 Crossbar End M8 Locknut Flat Washer View from vehicle rear...
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REAR CROSSBAR CLAMP DOWN NOTE: To provide visual clarity, the Clamp Down Tube Assembly is not shown attached HANDLE TUBE BRACKETS to the Rear Crossbar from Steps 5.2- 7.2 Remove and retain for Steps 5.3–5.8 This side contacts the Clamp Down Tube Bracket NOTE: The orientation of the bolt hole faces away...
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CLAMP DOWN HANDLE TUBE CLAMP DOWN REAR HOOK SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS With the Clamp Down Handle oriented toward the front of the vehicle, slide the Handle Assembly into the Handle Tube Brackets. Insert Cotter Pins as shown. Bend ends flush to Handle Tube to lock pins in place Torque to 90 in-lbs...
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FRONT LADDER HOOK Place the Front Hook Clamp Bracket removed in Step 9.1 into the lower groove of the Crossbar, and slide it on top SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS of the Front Ladder Hook Clamp Remove and retain the Front Ladder Hook fastening hardware (not shown in this view) for Steps 9.3 and 9.4 NOTE: The orientation of...
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NOTE: This completes the right hand assembling of FEA-0008. To assemble the left side Clamp Down, proceed to Steps 0.3–0.11 on pages 13 & 14 of this manual. If applicable, refer to your next FEA Assembly Manual. If completed, refer back to your FBM Assembly Manual, and resume assembling at Step 3.1.
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LEFT CLAMP DOWN ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE Note: This Clamp Down Kit fits both Left and Right sides. These instructions on pages 13 & 14 show the assembly procedures required to convert the factory-assembled Right Side Clamp Down Assembly into a Left Side Clamp Down Assembly.
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REAR CLAMP DOWN TUBE HOLDER Position the Rear Tube Holder to the dimension shown below 3.50” This Holder is from the Front Clamp Down Tube. Rotate the Holder 180° and attach it to the Rear Clamp Down Tube. Do not tighten until Step 0.7 Torque to 90 in-lbs NOTE: No sticker affixed.
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