Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Gasket To Side Rails

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Install the rubber gasket to the side rails.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Rails To Vehicle
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Install the side rails to the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Of Side Rails To Roof
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the nuts that attach the rear of the side rails to the roof.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts Front Of Side Rails To Roof
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Install the nuts that attach the front of the side rails to the roof.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Carrier Center Rails
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NOTE: To avoid wind noise, the center rails must be installed with the arrows pointing forward.
Install the luggage carrier center rails, with the arrows pointing forward, by sliding into the side rails from the rear.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Side Rail Covers
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Install the rear side rail covers.

Fig 7: Installing Front Side Rail Covers
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Install the front side rail covers.