Fitting Kit K435 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.
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Fitting Kit K435 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. Ensure each end of the crossbar is adjusted equally. Set bars to length (refer to the crossbar instructions for crossbar adjustment).
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Fitting Kit K435 Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb). Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar leg with fingers and push firmly with thumbs until clamp block drops out behind leg. Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit) and insert into foot.
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Fitting Kit K435 Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown. Make sure the pad fits into the holes underneath the foot. Open fixed point cover by sliding with downwards pressure.
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Fitting Kit K435 Locate clamp onto seam flange as shown (hook outboard, blade inboard). Ensure hook is engaged under flange return and clamp blade is behind the flange. Repeat for all four positions. Place crossbar foot over clamp. Fixed-point opening should be covered by the pad.
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Fitting Kit K435 Place one hand on the leg and apply downward pressure. Tighten the red plastic knob. Ensure the red plastic knob is in the position shown when fully tightened. Repeat for all legs. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle.
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Fitting Kit K435 CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K435 Maintenance Clean the car roof and surfaces of the product that will be in contact with the car roof. Follow the fitting instructions for fitting the product to your vehicle. Make sure all steps are carried out in order.
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Fitting Kit K435 Check and replace worn out or defective parts. Keep the product clean and maintained. Never drive into a car wash with the roof rack system fitted. Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at regular intervals. Remove the products from the vehicle when not in use.
Make a claim as soon as practicable by contacting the Prorack dealer from whom you purchased the product, who will give you instructions on how to proceed. If you are unable to contact the Prorack dealer, or the dealer is not able to remedy the defect, you should contact Yakima as soon as practicable at: Call: 0800 4776 722 (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU) Email: warranty@yakima.co.nz or warranty@yakima.com.au...
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Yakima or the Prorack dealer will be borne by you. Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt, Yakima or the Prorack dealer must inspect the product to determine whether the claim falls within the warranty. If: 4.1 the claim falls within the warranty, Yakima will remedy any defects in materials or workmanship becoming apparent during the...
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