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Fitting Kit

K497W

Fitment

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Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).

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Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points
located between rubber seals on door
frame

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Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.

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Pull back rubber seal to expose fixed points
on vehicle body.

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Carefully remove screw holding on metal
trim

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Replace screw back through metal trim,
hole in clamp and vehicle body. Tighten
screw.

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Refit rubber seal.

Summary of Contents for K497W

Page 1: ...K497W Fitting Kit EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier x 4 x 4 x 4 Revision No 4C 1...

Page 2: ...1500 2dr Truck 02 08 US 75 kgs 165 lbs 75 kgs 165 lbs Ram 1500 4dr Truck 02 08 US 75 kgs 165 lbs 75 kgs 165 lbs Ram 2500 3500 2dr Truck 03 09 US 75 kgs 165 lbs 75 kgs 165 lbs Ram 2500 3500 Crew Cab 4d...

Page 3: ...kage 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...

Page 4: ...ove 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...

Page 5: ...EN K497W Remove locking screw Apply protective strip as shown Trim if required A Clear B Grey Attach clamp to each leg NOTE clamps may have labels showing their positions on the vehicle For example Fr...

Page 6: ...97W 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 Make sure the pad fits into the holes unde...

Page 7: ...ted mounting points located between rubber seals on door frame Please check the rear of this manual for information relating specifically to your vehicle Pull back rubber seal to expose fixed points o...

Page 8: ...n 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 Tight...

Page 9: ...EN K497W Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle Use keys to fit and lock covers CAUTION Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars Regularly check screws a...

Page 10: ...cle 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...

Page 11: ...itted 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 Cou...

Page 12: ...0 9 16ths 39 3 8ths Ram 1500 4dr Truck 02 08 US 190mm 420mm 1010mm 986mm 7 1 2ths 16 9 16ths 39 3 4ths 38 13 16ths Ram 2500 3500 2dr Truck 03 09 US 90mm 480mm 1035mm 990mm 3 9 16ths 18 7 8ths 40 3 4th...

Page 13: ...anty 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 indire...

Page 14: ...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 mus...