Subaru 2004 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
It may be necessary to start the inner clamp and
end support at the center of the roof rail for easier
installation, then move the crossbar forward. Use
care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it
has been removed.
5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof
rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx® bit and torque
wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® 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® wrench pro-
vided).
Rear crossbar:
1) T-30 torx® head screw
2) Front arrow label
Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the
front crossbar.
NOTE
The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches
(150 mm) forward of the rear radius in the roof rail.
Do not carry cargo on the roof when the cross-
bars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be
FR FRONTONT
1
2
6 in
(150 mm)
HS8027BB