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Product : Modular Roof Rack
Part # : 004-A263A
Application : Dodge RAM Promaster 159-X HR (2014+)
Difficulty : 1 2 3 4 5
Installation time : 3 to 4 hours (without solar panels)
4 to 6 hours (with solar panels)
Doc # : Remora_004-A263A_RAM Promaster_159X-HR_eng
rev100 - 2021-11-03
Reference Manual - Installation
Make the road your home.
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Summary of Contents for Remora 004-A263A
- Page 1 Reference Manual - Installation Product : Modular Roof Rack Part # : 004-A263A Application : Dodge RAM Promaster 159-X HR (2014+) Difficulty : 1 2 3 4 5 Installation time : 3 to 4 hours (without solar panels) 4 to 6 hours (with solar panels) Make the road your home.
- Page 2 Index INDEX PRECAUTIONS ET RECOMMENDATIONS P4-5 WARNINGS REQUIRED TOOLS INSTALLATION STEPS ROOF MOUNT INSTALLATION P9-10 ROOF MOUNT POSITIONING LAYOUT - RAM PROMASTER 159X-HR P11-13 SIDE PLATE & JOINER PLATE INSTALLATION P14-17 SOLAR PANEL & CROSSBAR INSTALLATION P18-19 WIND FAIRING BRACKET INSTALLATION (ON FRONT CROSSBAR) CROSSBAR TIGHTENING ALIGNMENT &...
- Page 3 Preparation Precautions & recommendations A few precautions for a smooth installation * We recommend that you protect the roof of your vehicle with a blanket or large cardboard box, to prevent from scratching your roof with free moving parts during installation. * Be careful;...
- Page 4 Preparation Warnings Warnings Some components of the product have sharp edges. Please handle with care and remain aware of your surround- ings to avoid any scratching or damage to your vehicle. Tighten all hardware by hand using a torque wrench or torque adaptor. Since the components are made of aluminum, the use of an “impact”, battery or electric screwdriver could damage the threads of the components and render the product unusable.
- Page 5 The design, manufacturing, installation and use of one or more supporting surface(s), finishing surface(s) or roof platform(s) that do not come from Remora co is at your own risk and may void the product warranty. Any modification or alteration of the Modular Roof Rack not approved by Remora co, or addition of components not designed or manufactured by Remora co may void the product warranty.
- Page 6 Preparation Required tools and supplies Recommended supplies for installation - Large blanket or large carton to protect the roof - 8’+ stepladder Tools required for installation (not included) - Measuring tape - “Sharpie” felt pen or lead pencil - Ratchet torque wrench (5Nm to 25Nm), extension & 1/2 ”& 9/16” deep sockets - 3/16 ”&...
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Page 7: Installation Steps
Installation steps Doc # : Remora_004-A263A_RAM Promaster_159X-HR_eng rev100 - 2021-11-03... - Page 8 WARNING ! Make sure that the roof mount top adaptors have rubber edge trims applied on the lower sitting edges. If no rubber edge trims are pres- ent, stop installation immediately and contact Remora co customer service. Fig. A1 Outside of vehicle Center of vehicle Fig.
- Page 9 maximum permitted weight of 150 kg is an absolute limit, even if the wheelbase is lengthened. Installation steps NOTE: The load must be distributed evenly on the luggage rack and it must not Roof Mounts xceed the width of the mounting tabs. Roof mount positioning diagram - RAM Promaster 159-X HR Diagram of roof rack attachment .
- Page 10 Installation steps Roof Mounts 07/08/2013 Roof mount positioning diagram - RAM Promaster 159-X HR 2014 ProMaster Design Recommendations ATTACHMENT POSITIONING 159-X Floor/Wall Tie Down Rings The rings on the floor are tested to support 225 lbs. static load • The rings on wall are tested to support 70lbs. Static load •...
- Page 11 B1. Place the side panels on the roof anchors previously installed in steps A, starting with the front panels and working your way towards the rear. Refer to the “Positioning Diagram” on the next page or to the diagram provided by Remora for your custom project. The side panels are identified with a label on the inside.
- Page 12 Installation steps Side Plates Side plate positioning diagram - RAM Promaster 159-X HR (Passenger side plates in transparency here.) JOINTS JOINTS FRONT REAR p.12 Doc # : Remora_004-A263A_RAM Promaster_159X-HR_eng rev100 - 2021-11-03...
- Page 13 Installation steps Side Plates B. Joiner plate installation B3. Repeat with the front and rear side panels on other side, if not already done. * Quantity and length of panels may vary depending on your format. B4. Install the joiner plates inside the rack, at the joints of the various side panels, using the bolts, nuts and washers included.
- Page 14 Installation steps Solar panel & crossbar installation C. Solar panel & crossbar installation → NOTE : If you’re not installing solar panels at this moment, you can skip to page 18. C1. Determine the position of your roof components and solar panels beforehand. We do offer 3D analysis and roof layout design services to help you with the positioning of your roof components.
- Page 15 Installation steps Solar panel & crossbar installation C. Solar panel & crossbar installation C3. Apply a drop of Loctite Blue on the end of the 5/16-18 x 3/4 bolts and screw the “T-Nuts” onto the bolt thread protruding outside of the solar panel(s), installed in step C2. Do not tighten them all the way. Leave about 3/16 “to 1/4” clearance between the outside of the panel and the “T-Nuts”.
- Page 16 Installation steps Solar panel & crossbar installation C. Solar panel & crossbar installation C5. If needed, measure the required spacing between your panels according to the positioning and clearance of your different roof components. (Maxxfans, antennas, etc.) C6. Once the positioning and alignment of your panels is complete, tighten (by hand) the 5/16” x 3/4” long bolts located inside the solar panels. * Perform a final tightening for this step - you will not have access to this hardware afterwards.
- Page 17 Installation steps Solar panel & crossbar installation C. Solar panel & crossbar installation C8. Apply a drop of Loctite Blue to the end of the 3/8 ”x 1” bolts provided for the installation of the crossbars (“Crossbar ends hardware” kit) as well as on the 5/16 ”x 5/8”...
- Page 18 Installation steps Wind fairing brackets D. Wind fairing bracket installation D1. Place an unused crossbar on a worktable or level ground. Place your deflector on top, centered lengthwise with the crossbar, the slotted holes directly located on the edge of the crossbar. D2.
- Page 19 Installation steps Wind fairing brackets D. Wind fairing bracket installation D3. Place 4X “T-Nuts” in the groove of the crossbar and line up the “T-Nut” hole with your marks made at step D2. D4. Place the 4X fairing brackets on the flat surface of the crossbar and assemble using the bolts and spacers provided for this purpose. (“Wind fairing hardware”...
- Page 20 Installation steps Crossbars E. Crossbar tightening E1. Once your crossbars are on the roof of the vehicle, position them according to your roof layout planned in advance. E2. Secure them at both ends using the 3/8 “x 1” bolts and washers provided for this purpose, to which Loctite has been applied in step C8. * It is normal for the side panels to straighten out when tightening the cross members.
- Page 21 SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION If you plan to remove the roof rack for a second installation on another vehicle, contact the Remora team for the nec- essary roof mounts and / or replacement hardware (Nylock nuts). Nylock lock Nuts must not be reused for a second installation.
- Page 22 Installation steps “T-Nuts” G. “T-Nuts” installation on crossbars G1. Place the remaining “T-Nuts” in the upper groove of the crossbars, depending on your roof layout or the positioning of your accessories. It will be possible to move of remove these “T-Nuts” by hand if necessary. G2.
- Page 23 After installation, the wind fairing should not, in any case, be touching to roof’s body. If the wind fairing is touching the roof’s body, stop the installation immediately, go back and validate previous installation steps to insure proper side plate positioning and contact Remora’s customer service. WARNING ! Adding extra weight to the front crossbar, off-roading, the lack of Loctite applied to the front crossbar’s hardware or improper torquing may cause the wind...
- Page 24 Installation steps Wind fairing installation H. Wind fairing installation - ** PRE 2021 ROOF RACKS ONLY ** H3. Being careful not to touch the adhesive side, remove the adhesive liner of the Paint Protection Films (provided in the “Wind fairing hardware kit”) and glue the adhesive side of these two films at the positions identified in step H2.
- Page 25 REMORA CO inc. 2590 Boulevard Industriel Chambly QC J3L4V2 info@remoraco.com WWW.REMORACO.COM ©2020 Remora co inc. Information subject to change without notice. Doc # : Remora_MFR110_Ford Transit 148-X-HR_eng rev100 - 2021-01-02...
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