Yakima GEAR BOXES Instructions Download Page 4

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• The box should not slide 

on the bars. 

• Open the box and tighten 

red knobs if necessary.

CHECK INSTALLATION BEFORE DRIVING AWAY

CLOSE THE BOX:

Pull the lid down.

LOCK THE BOX FOR A 

SECURE CLOSURE!

       UNLOCK / OPEN               LOCK 

NOT LOCKED! *

TO OPEN THE BOX, unlock it. With the key still inserted, raise 

the lid. The key cannot be removed while the box is open.

• Overstuffi ng the box 

will prevent closure.

• Check the closure by 

pushing up on the lid. 

• To lock the box, turn 

key all the way to the 
right until horizontal. 
Remove key.

* See 11a below.

• Push the core completely into the housing. 
• Turn the key to a horizontal position.
• Hold the core with the tip of your thumb 

and pull out control key. The lock should 
remain in the housing. 

REPLACEMENT LOCK FOR SAME-KEY-SYSTEM® USERS:

Yakima SKS® locks purchased separately. (If you wish to install matched-key locks; keep this instruction for replacement lock installation).

• Insert lock key and rotate the lock to 

align lock depression with point on rim.

• REMOVE lock key.
• Insert control key (from kit purchased 

separately).

Remove key 
with lock 
attached.

Insert control key into the 
new lock, and install.
Keep the depression 
aligned to the point. 

Make sure 

installation is secure 

by tugging at box.

Summary of Contents for GEAR BOXES

Page 1: ...DICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT WEAR AND DAMAGE THEREFORE YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INS...

Page 2: ...SM OPEN THE BOX Use the key to unlock the box TO OPEN THE BOX unlock it With the key still inserted raise the lid The key cannot be removed while the box is open BARS THAT MOVE TIGHTEN YOUR CROSSBARS IF YOU LOOSENED THEM If your vehicle has a fairing remove the fairing prior to box installation Q TOWERS NEVER REPOSITION THE TOWERS CROSSBAR SPREAD RocketBox 16 30 36 76 91 cm RocketBox 11 30 36 76 9...

Page 3: ...SITION BOX TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH BACK HATCH AND OR SUNROOF OPEN LID TO GAIN ACCESS TO KNOBS Tighten knobs to engage clamps TIGHTEN ALL THUMB WHEELS Check clamp opening for crossbar clearance Loosen red knob further if necessary Slide clamps along tracks inside box to engage crossbars ...

Page 4: ...al Remove key See 11a below Push the core completely into the housing Turn the key to a horizontal position Hold the core with the tip of your thumb and pull out control key The lock should remain in the housing REPLACEMENT LOCK FOR SAME KEY SYSTEM USERS Yakima SKS locks purchased separately If you wish to install matched key locks keep this instruction for replacement lock installation Insert loc...

Page 5: ...MECHANISM BOX CARE Use a clean soft cloth Wash with mild soap and water Polish with automotive type wax and UV protectant to prevent color fade LOCK MAINTENANCE Spray a small amount of lubricant into lock mechanism once a month AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES Do not enter car wash with box installed on vehicle KEEP YOUR SECOND KEY IN A SAFE PLACE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION TO REMOVE CARGO BOX READ THESE WA...

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