Whispbar K498W User manual

K498W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 2 x 1 x 1 x 4
x 2 x 2
Revision No: 5E 1

Fitting Kit K498W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Jaguar
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 AU 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 EU 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 ZA 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 NZ 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 CN 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
XF, 4dr Coupe 09-15 US 50 kgs (110 lbs) 50 kgs (110 lbs)
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A B C 1 2 3
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 (AU) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 (EU) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 (ZA) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 (NZ) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
XF, 4dr Coupe 08-15 (CN) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
XF, 4dr Coupe 09-15 (US) -300mm 400mm - 875mm 864mm -
-11 -13/16ths" 15 3/4ths" - 34 7/16ths" 34" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K498W
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 = 674A
B = 675A
C = 676A
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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.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
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K498W
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
Fitment
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Clamps directly to edge of roof under the
doors
●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.
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●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
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●Use keys to fit and lock covers
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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