Fitting Kit K451 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 K451 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. Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
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Fitting Kit K451 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. Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit) and insert into foot.
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Fitting Kit K451 Refer to the underside of the pad for the part number. Letters refer to the pad part numbers and position. Pad Part Number: A = 11-04-257 B = 11-04-256 C = 11-04-244 Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to foot.
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Fitting Kit K451 Fitment Open or remove fixed-point covers. Select grubscrews and screw into the vehicle's fixed points. Grubscrew length: Kia = 60mm (2 3/8") Mazda = 60mm (2 3/8") Hyundai = 70mm (2 3/4") Do not over tighten. Repeat for all four positions.
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Fitting Kit K451 Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the nut showing should be facing up. In the fully tightened position, the knobs should be parallel with the vehicle. Repeat for all four positions. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle.
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Fitting Kit K451 CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K451 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 K451 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 Prorack dealer from whom you purchased the product, who will give you instructions on how to proceed. If you are unable to contact the Prorack 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 Prorack dealer will be borne by you. Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt, Yakima or the Prorack 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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