Prorack K408 User manual

K408
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 2 x 2 x 2 x 1
x 1 x 2 x 2
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Fitting Kit K408
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Volkswagen
GLI , 4dr Sedan 08-09 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Jetta Mk5, 4dr Sedan 05-10 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Jetta , 4dr Sedan 05-10 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Jetta , 4dr Sedan 05-10 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Jetta , 4dr Sedan 05-10 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Jetta , 4dr Sedan 06-10 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit EN
K408
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.
●Letters refer to the part numbers stamped
on clamps.
●Clamp Part Number:
A = 552A
B = 553A
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●Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
●Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to
tighten the locking screw.
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
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●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 11-04-251
B = 11-04-250
C = 11-04-241
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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Fitting Kit EN
K408
Fitment
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Locate vehicle's fixed points.
●Clamps directly to edge of roof under the
doors, pin locates in hole on 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).
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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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