Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 321)

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Driving tips
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NOTE
It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end sup-
port together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment
of the pieces while trying to start the screw. Use care not to
crossthread the screw in the insert.
5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if avail-
able, use a T-30 torx
R bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30
torx
R head screws to 30 to 35 inch lbs. (3.4 to 4.0 N-m, 0.35 to 0.41
kg-m) of torque (or tighten securely with the torx
R wrench provided).
Rear crossbar:
HB1012BC
Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar.
NOTE
The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches (152 mm) for-
ward of the rear seam (joint) between the rear roof rail support
and the roof rail.
NOTE
Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 cross-
bar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary
to 35 inch lbs. (4.0 N-m, 0.41 kg-m), as outlined in Step #5 above.