Draw-Tite 59754 ROOF RACK User Manual

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Once aligned correctly tape
adapters to surface. Carefully
remove cross bars.

Mark mounting holes with
fine tip marker or pencil

Preparing sheet metal surface for mounting

Installing Direct Mount Adapters to mounting surface

Drill 3.6mm pilot hole first,
then drill .290” dia. holes.
Do not drill deeper than ¼”.
Note- not advisable to drill
through adapters

Apply a small amount
of silicone into

Important- Use drill stops or wrap
masking tape around the drill bits to
insure drilling no deeper than ¼” below
sheet metal . Wear safety glasses when
drilling!

Blow away any debris.

M6 hex nut

Assemble M6 hex nut,
M5 x 30mm bolt, steel
flat washer, star
washer, & Plus nut as
shown .

M6 hex nut

Plus Nut

Install Plus Nut inserts into
drilled holes.
Use new star washer to
install each Plus Nut.

Once the Plus nut inserts are
installed remove the hex bolt,
nut & washer assembly.

Hold

Seal edges of
drilled holes with
automotive touch

Any weight carried on the vehicle will adversely affect its handling particularly in cornering or in a cross wind and the vehicle should
therefore be driven with increased caution. Check the function of all doors and sunroof before driving.
For lost key replacement or other service items call customer service: 1-800-632-3290 or visit:

www.rolaproducts.com

Please have lock core number or part numbers available.

Loads should be evenly distributed and secured. REGULARLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF BOLTS

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Install covers when cross bars are not
installed to keep debris out of adapters

Attaching Cross Bars and tightening hardware

ROLA carries a variety of cross bar styles and lengths to attach to our direct mount adapters. Cross Bars are sold with
mounting hardware.

Re-Install cross bars onto adapter bases
and tighten anchor point screws firmly
into adapter nuts

of silicone into
inserts before
installing bolts

Install bolts and nylon washers through
adapters and into the inserts on the
mounting surface. Firmly secure bolts
with hex wrench.
Be sure to install M6 hex nut into
bottom of adapter.

Holding the M6 hex nut firmly with a
10mm wrench , tighten the hex bolt
with a 8mm wrench until the Plus
nut insert collapses (there will be a
noticeable force increase).

59754N Rev B 4-15-13

automotive touch
up paint.

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