Whispbar K448W User manual

K448W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 1 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 4 x 16 x 1
Revision No: 6D 1

Fitting Kit K448W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Honda
CR-V , 5dr SUV 07-11 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CR-V , 5dr SUV 07-11 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CR-V , 5dr SUV 07-12 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CR-V , 5dr SUV 07-12 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CR-V , 5dr SUV Feb 07-12 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit EN
K448W
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.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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●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.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
●Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
and insert into foot.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
●Repeat for all legs.
Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●The fixed point studs have a thick layer of
paint. Remove paint by using the M8 nut
supplied. Use a socket spanner and run the
nut down the centre stud only.
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●Repeat for all four positions.
●Fit the adaptor to each stud.
●Select four grubscrews and assemble them
into the adaptor using 3 mm (1/8") Hex
Key.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●Fit the four coverplates as shown.
●Place crossbar foot over grubscrews.
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●Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the
nut showing should be facing up.
●Ensure the plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●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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