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If nOt attachIng upper hOOks tO glass Or plastIc, cOntInue here.
position the frame as determined in
step 6. the upper straps should hold
the carrier in place.
adJust uppeR
stRaps.
Adjust upper straps by pulling on the ends. (Loosen by
pressing the metal buckles.)
place loweR stRap hooKs.
place where directed by the
fit sheet notes.
cautIons:
• Keep straps away from hot vehicle exhaust!
• Keep straps from rubbing on sharp metal edges!
• do not attach lower hooks to plastic bumpers.
unlIsted VehIcles:
loweR hooKs
• the first choice is the bottom of the
trunk/hatch.
• the second choice is under the
bumper if there is a rigid, metal
attachment point.
• the third choice is tie-down hooks
underneath the vehicle or holes in
the vehicle’s frame.
warnIng: do not attach the lower
hooKs to glass or plastIc!
If lower hooks must attach to glass or plastic,
follow Glass Hatch Hooks installation on next page.
position hooks
at side mounting
points directed
by the fit sheet
notes.
center the carrIer On the car,
position the side strap hooks.
unlIsted VehIcles:
side hooKs
• mount to the side of the trunk/hatch.
• position the hooks so they will not
slide up or down when tightened.
tighten side stRaps.
Pull the straps
tighter with two
hands.
tighten
uppeR
stRaps.
bundle the extra
strap ends into the
band.
Pull the straps
tighter with
two hands.
Note: If it is difficult to get the hook in, insert it at a
wider section and then slide it into place.
continue to step 29
