Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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4
Screw for clamping claw
5
Clamping claw
The front and rear crossbars are of different
lengths. Please pay close attention to stickers
3
FRONT and REAR on the crossbars.
X
Unlock cover cap
2
with key
1
.
X
Remove cover cap
2
.
Sticker
3
indicating the location, FRONT
or REAR, becomes visible.
X
Turn screw
4
counterclockwise with the
included Allen wrench until clamping claw
5
is wide open.
6
Front crossbar
7
Rear crossbar
8
Gaps
9
Markings
a
Roof rails
X
Place front crossbar
6
between markings
9
on roof rails
a
.
i
Markings
9
are located on the inside of
each roof rail, indicated by the white lines
in the illustration.
4
Screw for clamping claw
5
Clamping claw
a
Roof rail
X
Make sure clamping claw
5
lies flush
against the inside of roof rail
a
as shown
in the illustration.
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (
X
Slightly tighten screw
4
on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
X
Place rear crossbar
7
on roof rails
a
in
such a way that the clamping claws reach
into gaps
8
page 231) on the roof rails.
X
Make sure clamping claw
5
lies flush
against the inside of roof rail
a
as shown
If necessary, adjust clamping width of
crossbar (
X
Slightly tighten screw
4
on both sides by
turning it clockwise.
X
On the front and rear crossbars tighten
screws
4
. Observe a tightening torque of
4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
Have the tightening torque checked after
mounting the crossbars. The screws could
come loose if they are not tightened to a
torque of 4 lb-ft (6 Nm).
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