Prorack K346 User manual

K346
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 4
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Fitting Kit K346
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Volkswagen
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 97-00 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 97-00 CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 98-02 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan Mar 98-Apr 01 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan Mar 98-Nov 02 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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A B C 1 2 3
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 97-00 (EU) -280mm 400mm - 782mm 777mm -
-11" 15 3/4ths" - 30 13/16ths" 30 9/16ths" -
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 97-00 (CN) -280mm 400mm - 782mm 777mm -
-11" 15 3/4ths" - 30 13/16ths" 30 9/16ths" -
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan 98-02 (US) -280mm 400mm - 782mm 777mm -
-11" 15 3/4ths" - 30 13/16ths" 30 9/16ths" -
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan Mar 98-Apr 01 (AU) -280mm 400mm - 782mm 777mm -
-11" 15 3/4ths" - 30 13/16ths" 30 9/16ths" -
Passat Mk5, 4dr Sedan Mar 98-Nov 02 (NZ) -280mm 400mm - 782mm 777mm -
-11" 15 3/4ths" - 30 13/16ths" 30 9/16ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
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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.
NOTE: Clamp images in these instructions may
not be representative of the clamps in this kit
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●Use keys to remove covers.
●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.
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●Remove locking screw.
●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
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●Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to
tighten the locking screw.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot.
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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Fitment
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Clamps over body trim.
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Adjust the legs on the crossbar so that they
are positioned equally from the ends of the
crossbar, and the clamps engage firmly on
the body work of the vehicle.
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
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●Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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