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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

On some vehicles, 
hatch interference 
is unavoidable. 

Use caution when 
opening your hatch.

IF YOUR VEHICLE 

HAS A REAR HATCH:

BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS 

SECURED ACCORDING TO 

INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO 

PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS 

BEFORE DRIVING AWAY 

CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY 

DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, 

OR DEATH.

ATTACHMENT 

HARDWARE CAN 

LOOSEN OVER TIME. 

CHECK AND TIGHTEN 

IF NECESSARY, 

BEFORE EACH USE.

Periodically 

check the knobs 

inside the box 

and tighten if 

necessary.

• Do not remove or adjust thumb 

wheels.

• Simply loosen red knobs and 

remove box from crossbars.

To retain the adjustments for 

your vehicle, leave thumb 

wheels tightened.

REMOVING THUMBWHEELS 

WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF 

LEVER/CLAMP 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 WARNINGS!

IF YOU NEED FURTHER 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

Contact your dealer, or visit 

www.yakima.com, or call

(888)925-4621

Monday through Friday,

7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED

BY YAKIMA’S

“LOVE IT TILL YOU LEAVE IT”

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS WARRANTY, GO 

ONLINE TO 

WWW.YAKIMA.COM OR EMAIL US AT

 [email protected] 

OR CALL (888) 925-4621

• With gear box adjusted to your vehicle, 

simply reload onto car, tighten red 
knobs and check for tightness.

TO REINSTALL:

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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