Pg 3 of 3, Fitting instructions – Reese 59772 ROOF RACK ACCESSORY User Manual

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M8 Bolt

Spring Washer

M8 Washer

M8 Nut

End Cap

Cross Bar

Clamp Plate

Cross Bar shortened for

illustrative purposes

Fig. 11

Fig. 10

PART No:

CARRYING CAPACITY:

Pg 3 of 3

Printed in China

A number of accessories for carrying special loads are available.

Ensure bars are parallel and straps are tightened against

the side rails. Perform a check by tugging on the cross bars.

REGULARLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF CROSS BAR & ATTACHMENTS.

Loads should be evenly distributed and secured

.

Check the function of all doors and sunroof before driving

.

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.

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.

Only use NON-STRETCH tie down straps.

Step 8: Install End Caps
Locking End Caps can now be installed into the ends
of the cross bars. (Fig. 13) Remove keys and keep in
a safe place.
To load accessories into the Cross Bar accessory
channel remove End Cap, cut Buffer Strips as needed.
Once accessories have been loaded, re-insert the End
Caps and lock. Additional Buffer Strips may be
purchased from ROLA if needed.

Slide to end

Caution sharp

edges

Inner Under

Cover strip

Outer Under

Cover strip

Fig. 12

Fitting Instructions

APE (Anchor Point Extended)

Cross Bar Kits for Track & Direct

Mounting Systems


59772, 59773,

59774

Step 6: Fitting Cross Bars to the vehicle
A. Place the Cross Bar onto the End Supports

ensuring that the End Support Tabs are located
into the cutouts on the underside of the bar.
Ensure the Cross Bar marked “FRONT” is
placed on the front End Supports. Check that
the Cross Bar has equally distanced overhang
on either side of the End Supports. (Fig. 10)

B. Insert the M8 hex nut into the Clamp Plate.

Insert the Clamp Plate into the end of the Cross
Bar and align it so that the nut and the End
Support’s bolt hole align.

C. Secure the Cross Bar to the End Support by

screwing the M8 x 20mm bolt with Washer and
Spring Washer through the End Support hole
and into the Clamp Plate nut. (Fig. 11)

D. Using a 13mm or adjustable wrench fully

tighten the bolt on the underside of the
support. Now using the Security Key finish
tightening the M6x16 bolts to 5Nm (44 in/ lbs)
or to a firm hand tightness.

Step 7: Installing Under Cover strips
Mark on underside of bars with a pencil the length
of Under Cover strips needed.
Remove bars, measure length of under cover filler
strips to fill slot. Cut Under Cover pieces using
scissors or a blade. Slide inner most Under Cover
into position on the bars and re-assemble bars
onto vehicle. Add the outer Under Cover piece
once bars are attached. (Fig. 12)

Fig. 13

59772-3-4N REV 4-24-13

75Kgs/

165 Lbs

End Cap

Tabs

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