Thule 450R User manual

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RAPID CROSSROAD 450R
North American English
EN part EN description EN part number EN qty.
AEN railing foot 753339902 4
BEN 2011 - Ford Explorer adapter 8523023001 4
CEN handle assembly 75320064 4
PARTS INCLUDED
A B C
EN
WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS:
- The load you are carrying plus
the weight of the roof rack must
not exceed the maximum roof
weight specified by the vehicle’s
manufacturer.
- Long loads such as, but not
limited to, paddleboards, kayaks,
surfboards, canoes, lumber,
mattresses, and construction
materials must be securely tied
down at minimum to the roof rack
and to the front of the vehicle.
Overloading the vehicle roof
and/or failing to secure the
load properly may result in loss
of the load or the rack system,
damage to the vehicle, and/
or damage to other persons or
property.

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- A. Press top rubber strips into t-slots on top of bars.
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544
596
588
PARTS NOT INCLUDED
AEROBLADE LOAD BARS RAPID AERO LOAD BARS FIT KIT THULE ONE KEY SYSTEM
ARB43(B), ARB47(B),
ARB53(B), ARB60(B) RB43, RB47, RB53, RB60
Complete your Load Carrier with the recommended Fit Kit and Load Bar for your vehicle.
- B. Slide Feet (A) into slots on underside of load bars.
Press endcaps into ends of bars.
A
B
x2 x2 x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x4 x4

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2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY
- A. Insert adapter (B) into rail so that part number faces in and ‘wings’
face up.
2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY
- B. Rotate adapter down towards roof. Adapter may click into place.
2011- FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY
- C. Adapter can slide side-to-side in rail to match desired foot position.
B
A
C

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- A. Place load carrier on vehicle rails. Use caution and do not let straps
impact roof.
- B. Separate bars by a minimum of 24”.
Min 24" / 60 cm
- C. Center feet on bars.
A
B
C
4
3
FOR AEROBLADE
- NOTE: Rounded edge of bar faces forward on vehicle.

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NOTE: Grasp the carrier firmly and confirm it is scurely fastened to the vehicle’s rails
5
- A. Center foot and wrap strap around rail.
- D. Hold strap in position and tighten foot with handle (C).
- C. Insert end of strap into foot. If end of
strap does not reach, increase length by
loosening bolt with handle.
- B. 2011- Ford Explorer owners ONLY: place
adapter so that strap passes between
adapter ‘wings’.
D
C
B
A

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- FOR AEROBLADE:
A. Cut under bar cover strips to fit between outside of foot and
inside of endcap. Strips should cover endcap retention tab. Press
carefully into place.
- B. Slide tab on SmartSlides up against feet.
7
A
B
- Insert and snap handle into foot once rack is fully tightened.
6

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- INSTALLING CARRIERS DIRECTLY TO AEROBLADE T-TRACK
i
- LOCK INSTALLATION:
Thule strongly recommends the use of locks to deter theft. As
shown, follow these easy steps for installing the lock cylinders
(available separately). Lock cylinder installation instructions are
also found on the lock cylinder packaging.
iB
A
E
C
F
D
G
+ Xadapt
F