Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 282

Stowage areas
280
X
Place front crossbar B between markings
E on roof rails F.
i Markings E are located on the inside of
each roof rail and are marked with white
lines.
Bolt for clamping bracket
?
Clamping bracket
A
Roof rails
F
X
Ensure that clamping bracket A is
positioned flush with the inside of roof rails
F.
If necessary, adjust the span of the
crossbar ( Y page 280).
X
Tighten bolt ? slightly on both sides in a
clockwise direction.
X
Position rear crossbar C on roof rails F
in such a way that the clamping brackets in
recesses D reach into the roof rails.
X
Ensure that clamping bracket A is
positioned flush with the inside of roof rails
F.
If necessary, adjust the span of the
crossbar ( Y page 280).
X
Tighten bolt ? a little on both sides in a
clockwise direction.
X
Tighten bolts ? on the front and the rear
crossbar. Maintain a tightening torque of
4 lb-ft (6 Nm) .
G
WARNING
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
X
Attach and lock cover caps ;.
X
Store the key and the Allen key back in the
stowage space underneath the trunk floor.
Adjusting the span of the crossbar
G
WARNING
Only install the crossbars at the exact
locations designated on the roof rails. The
designated locations for the front crossbars
are between the markings engraved on the
inside of the roof rails. The designated
locations for the rear crossbars are between
the gaps on the roof rails.
Otherwise, the crossbars, mounted
accessories and the objects attached to them
could come loose from the vehicle causing an
accident, thereby injuring you and other
persons and/or causing damage to property,
including damage to your vehicle.
The span of the crossbar is adjusted to suit
your vehicle at the factory. These spans only
fit the intended positions on the vehicle.
Only install the crossbars at the marked
points and observe the FRONT and REAR
stickers =.
Bolt for clamping bracket
?
Clamping bracket
A
Bolts for adjusting the span (a total of 2
G
on each side)
Cover strip
H
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