Audi Genuine Accessories 80A.071.128 User manual

Installation instructions
Bicycle rack
For scope of delivery 80A.071.128
Audi Genuine Accessories®
Edition 01
Service
Service Department. Technical Information

Contents
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Scope of delivery and overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Bicycle rack basic installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Installing/removing the bicycle rack and bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Installing the bicycle rack on the roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Removing the bicycle rack from the roof bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.3 Installing the bicycle on the bicycle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Removing the bicycle from the bicycle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Additional installation work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1 Changing the installation direction to make it easier to secure the bicycle on the left-hand side
of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Checking the installation of the retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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1 General notes
Please read these instructions carefully and note the WARN-
ING, Caution and Note descriptions before installing the bicycle
rack.
WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information concerning
your safety and indicates potential accident and injury
risks.
Caution
Text with this symbol indicates the risk of damage to your
vehicle.
Note
Text with this symbol contains additional information.
AUDI AG shall not accept responsibility in the event of fail-
ure to comply with these installation instructions.
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2 Safety notes
WARNING
The procedures and safety notes detailed in these in-
structions for the installation, handling and use of the bi-
cycle rack must always be observed.
◆Deviating from these instructions even slightly can
cause the bicycle rack or the mounted bicycle to
come loose.
◆The bicycle rack is designed such that the vehicle will
not be damaged if components are installed, handled
and used properly.
◆The manufacturer is not liable for any damage result-
ing from failure to comply with the installation proce-
dure or notes specified.
◆All forms of warranty claim against the manufacturer
are invalidated if installation, handling or use of the
components is not carried out as specified in these
instructions.
WARNING
The bicycle rack for the roof bars is only suitable for
transporting bicycles.
◆Replace damaged components immediately.
◆Do not use elasticated straps or bungee cords!
Key number
– Note the key number of your bicycle rack here. This will facil-
itate replacement in the event of loss.
Note
Store the description and key in the glove compartment!
Roof load and bicycle rack load
WARNING
Never exceed
◆the maximum permissible roof load,
◆the gross axle weight rating,
◆and the gross vehicle weight rating
for your vehicle
⇒ Vehicle Owner's Manual – Risk of acci-
dent!
The bicycle rack may be loaded with a single bicycle weighing
up to 20 kg (44.1 lbs).
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Calculating the roof load
Carrier units approx. 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)
+
Bicycle rack 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
+
Bicycle (max. 20 kg [44.1 lbs]
per bicycle)
x kg (lbs)
+
Other roof loads x kg (lbs)
=
≤ Max. roof load ⇒ Vehicle Operating Manual
Sensitivity to side winds
Using the bicycle rack alters how the vehicle handles. The ef-
fect of side winds on the vehicle increases and turning and
braking performance are affected.
WARNING
The driving and braking behaviour and the vehicle's sen-
sitivity to side winds are changed due to roof load. Adapt
your driving style accordingly – risk of accident!
It is recommended that you do not exceed 130 km/h
(81 mph).
When driving in strong side winds, make sure that you
take extra care:
◆when moving into and out of the slipstreams of lor-
ries
◆when driving past hedgerows, trees, walls and build-
ings as well as any other wind barriers,
◆when driving over bridges
Vehicle height
WARNING
Note the altered vehicle height. Pay particular attention
to:
◆Low-hanging branches
◆Passages with reduced head-room clearance
◆Entrances to garages with reduced head-room clear-
ance
◆Height restrictions posed by multi-storey car parks,
underground car parks, bridges, tunnels and under-
passes.
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Load — room to open boot lid
Caution
To prevent damage to the vehicle, make sure that you open
the boot lid carefully when installing the bicycle rack. For
vehicles featuring automatic boot lid operation, it is recom-
mended that you adjust the opening angle as necessary ⇒
Vehicle Owner's Manual.
Car wash
Caution
Do not enter a car wash with roof bars installed, with or
without a bicycle rack.
Loading bicycles on the vehicle
– When loading more than one bicycle, attach the bicycles so
that they face in opposite directions.
General safety notes
WARNING
Please read these assembly instructions carefully before
starting installation. Non-compliance with these installa-
tion instructions and safety notes will compromise your
safety and that of third parties.
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WARNING
All bolt connections and connections for the roof bars
and for the add-on components must be checked prior to
travelling to make sure they are positioned and installed
correctly. Tighten if necessary.
Recheck bolted connections and connections at appro-
priate intervals and tighten if necessary. The bolted con-
nections and connections must be checked at short inter-
vals if travelling on a poor stretch of road.
If these guidelines are not observed, this can result in the
carrier units or the roof rack modules becoming loose or
falling off – risk of accident!
WARNING
For the safety of other road-users, the roof bars and any
add-on components must be removed from the vehicle
when they are not being used.
WARNING
Repairs or the replacement of parts must only be per-
formed by a qualified workshop. It is recommended that
genuine spare parts available from your Audi partner are
used.
Caution
Do not enter a car wash with roof bars with/without add-on
components installed.
Note
Driving with the bicycle rack attached can cause increased wind
noise.
Note
◆Observe the relevant statutory regulations for using bicycle
racks in other countries.
◆Remove the bicycle rack when it is not in use.
◆We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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3 Scope of delivery and overview of components
Quantity Component
1 Bicycle rack
2 Keys
2Long T groove screw1)
1Short T groove screw1)
2Tensioning lever without lock1)
3Bolt with internal thread1)
2Tensioning belt1)
2Rim protector1)
1) Contents of plastic bag
3.1 Overview of components
1 - Wheel mount (2x)
2 - Fastener (1x)
3 - Retainer (1x)
4 - Key (2x)
5 - Tightener (4x)
6 - Movable bearing
(rear) (1x)
7 - Support bar (1x)
8 - Rotary knob (quick-
clamp function) (1x)
9 - Tensioning lever with
lock (1x)
10 - Base (1x)
11 - Tensioning belt (2x)
12 - Rim protector (2x)
13 - Long T groove screw
(1x)
14 - Bolt with internal
thread (3x)
15 - Short T groove
screw (2x)
16 - Tensioning lever
without lock (2x)
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4 Bicycle rack basic installation
WARNING
With some vehicle models, the bicycle rack may only be
installed facing towards the front of the vehicle. Please
refer to the installation instructions for the roof bars in
question — risk of accident!
– Prior to installation, check that you have all the components
from the scope of delivery.
– Use the key -4- provided to open the lock on the tensioning
lever with lock; then remove both the tensioning lever -9-
and the lock.
– Insert the bolts with internal thread -14- into the tensioning
lever with lock -9- and the tensioning lever without lock -16-
(2x).
– Route the short T groove screw -15- through the bore hole
-A- in the movable bearing (rear) -6- from underneath and
tighten the tensioning lever without lock -16- by between one
and three turns.
– Route the long T groove screw -13- through the bore holes
-B- in the base from underneath and tighten the tensioning
lever without lock -16- by between one and three turns.
– Route the long T groove screw -13- through the bore holes
-C- in the base from underneath and tighten the tensioning
lever with lock -9- by between one and three turns.
Note
Mount the tensioning lever with lock to the side angled towards
the rotary knob.
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– Push the tensioning belt -11- as far as it will go through the
front wheel mount -1- from underneath (the smooth side of
the tensioning belt should be facing the support bar).
– Place the rim protector -12- on the tensioning belt -11- from
above.
– Bend the tensioning belt -11- towards the rear and insert it in
the tensioning belt holder -D- on the wheel mount -1-.
– Push the tensioning belt -11- as far as it will go through the
rear wheel mount -1- from underneath (the smooth side of
the tensioning belt should be facing the support bar).
– Place the rim protector -12- on the tensioning belt -11- from
above.
– Bend the tensioning belt -11- towards the rear and insert it in
the tensioning belt holder -D- on the wheel mount -1-.
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5 Installing/removing the bicycle
rack and bicycle
5.1 Installing the bicycle rack on the roof
bars
Note
The bicycle rack as supplied from the factory is designed for in-
stallation on the right-hand side of the vehicle. To install the bi-
cycle rack on the left-hand side of the vehicle, the bicycle rack
can be modified
⇒ "Changing the installation direction to make
it easier to secure the bicycle on the left-hand side of the vehi-
cle" on page 14.
– Set the appropriate distance between the individual roof bars
-arrow a- by adjusting the movable bearing (rear) -6-.
WARNING
Make sure that the T groove screws -13- and -15- (2x) are
inserted fully into the grooves -E- – risk of accident!
– Insert the bicycle rack T groove screws -13- and -15- in the
grooves -E- on the roof bars and slide the bicycle rack into
the required position parallel to the roof bars -arrows b-.
– Align the bicycle rack such that the locating pins on the base
-arrow- slot into the T groove on the roof bars.
WARNING
The locating pins -arrow- must be positioned in the T
groove on the roof bars when the tensioning lever is
tightened; otherwise they could work loose and parts
might be lost — risk of accident!
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– Rotate the three tensioning levers clockwise through 10 to
12 turns -arrow a-.
– Exert pressure -arrow c- to close the tensioning lever.
Caution
If you do not exert sufficient pressure when closing the
tensioning lever, the bicycle rack will not be securely seat-
ed and may work loose!
◆If the tensioning lever in question cannot be closed, rotate it
anticlockwise through one turn -arrow b- and then exert
pressure to close it -arrow c-.
◆If the tensioning lever in question can be closed without ex-
erting pressure, rotate it clockwise through one turn
-arrow a- and then exert pressure to close it -arrow c-.
– Use the key -4- provided to close the lock on the tensioning
lever -9-.
Load — room to open boot lid
Caution
To prevent damage to the vehicle, make sure that you open
the boot lid carefully when fitting add-on components
(such as a roof box, bicycle rack etc.) and when transport-
ing long items. For vehicles featuring automatic boot lid
operation, it is recommended that you adjust the opening
angle as necessary
⇒ Vehicle Owner's Manual.
5.2 Removing the bicycle rack from the
roof bars
– The bicycle rack can be removed by following the above
steps in reverse order.
5.3 Installing the bicycle on the bicycle
rack
WARNING
Remove child seats and loose objects such as drinks bot-
tles and saddle bags before loading.
Do not cover bicycles with tarpaulins, protective covers
or any other covers.
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Item a b
-1- Min. 22 mm; max.
80 mm
Min. 22 mm; max.
100 mm
-2- Min. 22 mm; max.
80 mm
Permissible frame sizes
– Use the key -4- provided to open the lock on the rotary knob
-8-.
– Swivel the retainer -3- upwards -arrow a-.
– Place the bicycle carefully on the bicycle rack and hold it in
place.
– Position the fastener -2- on the down tube -F- of the vehicle
frame in the vicinity of the chain wheel -G-.
Caution
The fastener -2- on the retainer -3- must be located as close
as possible to the chain wheel -arrow-.
Position the down tube -F- in the centre of the fastener -2-
on the retainer -3-.
– Turn the rotary knob -8- to the right until the fastener -2-
holds the down tube -F- gently in place.
–Align the wheel mounts -1- vertically below the wheel hubs
-H-.
– Turn the rotary knob -8- to the right as far as it will go.
– Route the tensioning belt -11- between the spokes and over
the wheel rim. The rim protector -12- must be positioned
centrally over the rim.
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– Insert the tensioning belt -11- in the tightener -5- and align it
centrally.
Caution
Ensure that there is a gap between the tensioning belt -11-
and the roof of the vehicle — risk of roof damage!
– Tighten the tensioning belt -11- evenly on each side.
– Install the second tensioning belt -11- following the same
procedure.
– Shake the bicycle to check that it is securely seated.
– Use the key -4- provided to close the lock on the rotary knob
-8-.
WARNING
Check that the bicycle rack and the bicycle to be trans-
ported are securely attached:
◆Before the start of every journey,
◆After approx. 10 km of the journey,
◆Approx. every 500 km on good roads,
◆Frequently on poor roads (due to vibration),
◆Regularly to make sure that there has been no move-
ment/displacement.
If the bicycle rack and bicycle are not checked to make
sure that they are secure and to check whether any fix-
tures need tightening, they could work loose and parts
might be lost, even if installation was carried out properly
— risk of accident!
Observe the safety notes for the bicycle rack
⇒ "Safety
notes" on page 2.
– Calculate the new height of the vehicle with the bicycle at-
tached.
WARNING
Note the altered vehicle height. Pay particular attention
to:
◆Low-hanging branches
◆Passages with reduced head-room clearance
◆Entrances to garages with reduced head-room clear-
ance
◆Height restrictions in multi-storey car parks and un-
derground car parks.
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5.4 Removing the bicycle from the bicycle
holder
– Open the tighteners -5- and then bend the tensioning belt
-11- towards the rear and insert it in the tensioning belt hold-
er -D- on the wheel mount -1-.
– Use the key -4- provided to open the lock on the rotary knob
-8-.
– Hold the bicycle in place and press the lever -I- under the ro-
tary knob -8- -arrow a- to open the fastener -2- on the retain-
er -3- -arrow b-.
– Remove the bicycle carefully from the bicycle rack.
– Once the bicycle has been removed, push the rear wheel
mount -1- forwards -arrow A-until the retainer -3- can be
supported.
–Swivel the retainer -3- downwards -arrow B- and place it on
the wheel mount -1-.
Caution
Ensure that there is a gap between the tensioning belt -11-
and the roof of the vehicle — risk of roof damage!
– Route the tensioning belt -11- over the retainer -2-, align it
centrally and insert it in the tightener -5- to secure the retain-
er.
– Insert the front tensioning belt -11- in the tightener -5- and
align it centrally.
Caution
Ensure that there is a gap between the tensioning belt -11-
and the roof of the vehicle — risk of roof damage!
– Tighten the tensioning belt -11- evenly on each side.
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6 Additional installation work
The additional installation work requires technical skill and
special tools. It is therefore recommend that the work be
carried out by an Audi partner or a qualified workshop.
6.1 Changing the installation direction to
make it easier to secure the bicycle on
the left-hand side of the vehicle
◆Work is carried out with the bicycle rack removed.
– Remove the end pieces -J- from the ends of the support bar
-7-. Remove the wheel mounts -1- and the movable bearing
(rear) -6- -direction of the arrow-.
– Rotate the bicycle rack.
– Using a screwdriver, loosen the plugs -magnifying glass-.
– Remove the base and rotate it 180°.
– Swivel the retainer -3- into the new basic position.
– Using a screwdriver, tighten the plugs -magnifying glass-.
– Position the base such that dimension X = 250 mm from the
end of the support bar.
Caution
The base must be located beneath the bicycle rack in its
swivelled position — risk of roof damage.
– Push the wheel mounts -1- onto the support bar -7-; the tall-
est side of the wheel mounts -1- should be located on the
side angled away from the rotary knob.
– Place the end pieces -J- on the ends of the support bar -7-.
6.2 Checking the installation of the retainer
◆Work is carried out with the bicycle rack removed.
– Rotate the bicycle rack.
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– Tighten the 5-mm hexagon screws -arrows- such that the
clamping force is sufficient but the retainer can still be adjus-
ted.
6.3 Maintenance instructions
WARNING
Do not use any lubricants on the bolted connections.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the bicycle rack becoming detached,
causing injury to you or others and/or damage to property.
Caution
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the kayak holders.
Bicycle rack
The bicycle rack must be cleaned regularly and kept in good order. It is particularly important to remove any
dirt and salt in the winter. The bicycle rack can be cleaned with water.
Locks
The locks must be maintained after several locking cycles have passed, and always after wet cleaning has
been performed. This process involves spraying the dust/dirt guard and the inside of the cylinder with an ap-
propriate lubricant and then actuating the lock several times using the key.
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