Thule 450R Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 5

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NOTE: Grasp the carrier firmly and confirm it is scurely fastened to the vehicle’s rails

- A. Center foot and wrap strap around rail.

- D. Hold strap in position and tighten foot with handle (C).

- C. Insert end of strap into foot. If end of

strap does not reach, increase length by

loosening bolt with handle.

- B. 2011- Ford Explorer owners ONLY: place

adapter so that strap passes between

adapter ‘wings’.

Summary of Contents for 450R

Page 2: ... LOAD BARS RAPID AERO LOAD BARS FIT KIT THULE ONE KEY SYSTEM ARB43 B ARB47 B ARB53 B ARB60 B RB43 RB47 RB53 RB60 Complete your Load Carrier with the recommended Fit Kit and Load Bar for your vehicle B Slide Feet A into slots on underside of load bars Press endcaps into ends of bars A B x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x4 ...

Page 3: ...B into rail so that part number faces in and wings face up 2011 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY B Rotate adapter down towards roof Adapter may click into place 2011 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ONLY C Adapter can slide side to side in rail to match desired foot position B A C ...

Page 4: ... load carrier on vehicle rails Use caution and do not let straps impact roof B Separate bars by a minimum of 24 Min 24 60 cm C Center feet on bars A B C 4 3 FOR AEROBLADE NOTE Rounded edge of bar faces forward on vehicle ...

Page 5: ...A Center foot and wrap strap around rail D Hold strap in position and tighten foot with handle C C Insert end of strap into foot If end of strap does not reach increase length by loosening bolt with handle B 2011 Ford Explorer owners ONLY place adapter so that strap passes between adapter wings D C B A ...

Page 6: ...over strips to fit between outside of foot and inside of endcap Strips should cover endcap retention tab Press carefully into place B Slide tab on SmartSlides up against feet 7 A B Insert and snap handle into foot once rack is fully tightened 6 ...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION Thule strongly recommends the use of locks to deter theft As shown follow these easy steps for installing the lock cylinders available separately Lock cylinder installation instructions are also found on the lock cylinder packaging i B A E C F D G Xadapt F ...