Instruction #1035971B - Page 2 of 15
MEASURE AND MARK THE FRONT BRACKETS.
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4
DRILL THE HOLES.
With the front brackets in place
measure and set them equal distance
from the corner of windshield, then
mark the rear-most holes with a marker.
5
CREATE A PIVOT POINT.
Put the front bracket in
place and insert a rivet
through the hole you
drilled in the previous step.
2X
2X
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Drill a pilot hole with the 1/8” drill bit where you
made the mark.
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Lubrication may be helpful.
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Do not drill through lower bracing.
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The rivets require a 1/2” depth. If 1/2” depth is not
available the brackets will have to be moved and
pilot hole plugged.
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Then use the 3/16” drill bit to drill the hole to 3/16”.
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Repeat the process on the other side of the
vehicle.
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Carefully blow or brush aside the swarf (metal
debris) on each side to prevent scratching the
paint.
2X
Do not flare
rivets yet!
IMPORTANT WARNING!
It is critical that all yakima racks and accessories be properly and securely attached
to your vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident, and could cause serious bodily
injury or death to you or to others. You are responsible for securing the racks and accessories to your car,
checking the attachments prior to use, and periodically 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 installed by a professional installer such as a qualified garage or auto body shop.
1
REMOVE THE DITCH MOLDING.
Pry up and remove the ditch molding
on both sides of your vehicle.
2X
2
DECIDE WHERE YOU’LL PLACE THE BRACKETS.
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Consider your desired crossbar spread (32” is
recommended).
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Inspect the ditch and look for any obstructions.
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Avoid any spot welds.
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Look for a flat spot.
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Find a location in the ditch where brackets can
be installed parallel.
This is critical for tower
functionality
.
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Choose areas where the adjoining roof panel has
underside bracing.
Brackets must contact
metal surface.
Remove
body filler or sealant from
each bracket location with
a nylon scraper or similar.
Coat any chipped paint with
automotive touch up paint.
