Audi A3 Sportback 2013, Manual

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– Adjust the profile cover -1- to the length of the profile tubes
with the profile caps -17- closed.
– Position profile cover -1- on the profile tube and press it into
the T groove -arrow-.
Note
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When driving with a roof load, make sure that the German
Road Traffic Regulations (StVZO) or any country-specific
regulations are observed.
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For reasons of convenience, it is common for the carrier
units with/without roof rack modules to remain on the vehi-
cle, even if they are not in use. As a result of the increased
wind resistance, your vehicle will consume more fuel and will
produce additional noise.
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We therefore recommend that you remove the roof bars af-
ter use.
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Increased wind noise can result from driving with the roof
bars attached.
3.3 Removing the carrier units
Note
The carrier units must be removed by two people.
– Remove the load and the add-on components.
– Open the cover flap -12-.
– Loosen the left and right tensioning bolts -13- alternately.
– Unscrew the tensioning bolts -13- alternately until a slight re-
sistance is felt.
– Push the left and right tensioning bolts -13- towards the vehi-
cle centre -arrow A- to loosen pin link -5- from the holes in
the roof rail -arrow B-.
– Unhook the claw fasteners -10- on both sides -arrow C- and
carefully remove the carrier unit.
– Screw in the tensioning bolts -13- by approx. 12 rotations
and close the cover flap -12-.
3.4 Maintenance instructions
Carrier units
Installation instructions - Audi A3 (8V4) Sportback 2013 ►
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