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Fitting Kit

EN

K577W

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 sure all loose parts
are stored safely.

Yakima Australia Pty Ltd
17 Hinkler Court
Brendale QLD 4500
AUSTRALIA

www.whispbar.com
www.whispbar.com.au
www.whispbar.co.nz
www.whispbar.co.uk
www.whispbar.co.za
www.whispbar.eu
www.whispbar.ca

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Summary of Contents for K577W

Page 1: ...K577W Fitting Kit EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier x 2 x 2 x 2 Revision No 3C 1 ...

Page 2: ...Fitting Kit K577W MAX kgs lbs W P WHD Volkswagen Golf Mk4 3dr Hatch 98 06 US 75 kgs 165 lbs 75 kgs 165 lbs Golf Mk4 3dr Hatch 98 06 EU 75 kgs 165 lbs 75 kgs 165 lbs 2 ...

Page 3: ...ckage 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 NOTE Clamp images in these instructions may not be representative of the clamps in this kit 3 ...

Page 4: ...move covers 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 method Ensure each end of the crossbar is adjusted equally 4 ...

Page 5: ...screw NOTE REAR CROSSBAR ONLY Apply protective strip as shown Trim if required It is important to put the clamps in the correct position on the vehicle Letters refer to the part numbers stamped on clamps Clamp Part Number A 456A B 807A 5 ...

Page 6: ... NOTE clamps may have labels showing their positions on the vehicle For example Front Right Refit locking screw so that it goes through the hole in the clamp Do not begin to tighten the locking screw Fit rubber pad supplied with crossbar to foot 6 ...

Page 7: ...e rear of this manual for information relating specifically to your vehicle Place crossbar on vehicle Minimum recommended spacing between the bars is 700mm 27 1 2 unless otherwise stated NOTE FRONT CROSSBAR ONLY Locate vehicle s fixed points Clamps onto anchor points under rubber door frame mouldings 7 ...

Page 8: ...rectly to edge of roof above rear windows Adjust the legs on the crossbar so that they are positioned equally from the ends of the crossbar and the clamps engage firmly on the body work of the vehicle Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm 3 7 ft lb hand tight 8 ...

Page 9: ...Fitting Kit EN K577W Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle Use keys to fit and lock covers 9 ...

Page 10: ...Fitting Kit EN K577W CAUTION Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars Regularly check screws are tight 10 ...

Page 11: ...icle manufacturers roof load rating if it is lower than the maximum load capacity specified in the fitting instructions Loads should not overhang the sides of the product and be evenly distributed with the lowest possible centre of gravity Long loads should be secured with non elastic straps to the front and rear of the vehicle Objects with pointed ends e g ski poles should be carried with the poi...

Page 12: ...fitted Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at regular intervals Remove the products from the vehicle when not in use Make sure all loose parts are stored safely Yakima Australia Pty Ltd 17 Hinkler Court Brendale QLD 4500 AUSTRALIA www whispbar com www whispbar com au www whispbar co nz www whispbar co uk www whispbar co za www whispbar eu www whispbar ca 12 ...

Page 13: ...Fitting Kit K577W X A B C 1 2 3 Golf 3dr Hatch 98 06 US 510mm 245mm 788mm 785mm 20 1 16ths 9 5 8ths 31 30 7 8ths Golf 3dr Hatch 98 06 EU 510mm 245mm 788mm 785mm 20 1 16ths 9 5 8ths 31 30 7 8ths 13 ...

Page 14: ...ranty cover defects loss or damage resulting from accidents unlawful use of the vehicle or defects inconsistencies in the vehicle on which the product or component is fitted Liability for direct indirect special punitive incidental exemplary contractual or consequential damage or loss arising from defects faulty materials or design omissions or negligence or workmanship in the product or its compo...

Page 15: ... those instructions and of returning the product to Yakima or the Whispbar dealer will be borne by you Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt Yakima or the Whispbar 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 ...

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