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1032666B-3/8
TO CLOSE YOUR BOX:
Grab the lid strap and pull the lid down
until you can reach it with your hands.
The lid strap
should be
placed inside
of the box.
BOTH LATCHES
MUST PRODUCE AN
AUDIBLE “CLICK”
BEFORE THE BOX LID
IS SECURE.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THE KNOBS INSIDE THE BOX AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
✓
CHECK LATCHES
Push up on the lid.
CAUTION: Overstuffing the
box will prevent a secure
closure.
SAFETY CHECK:
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CHECK INSTALLATION:
Make sure installation is
secure by tugging at box.
The box should NOT SLIDE
on the bars.
Open the box and tighten
knobs if necessary.
On some vehicles, hatch interference is
unavoidable.
Use caution when opening your hatch.
TO REMOVE THE BOX, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE THE HARDWARE.
• Loosen the knobs until barely
attached.
• Unlock the T-bolts and let curved
brackets swing freely.
• Remove box.
IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS
A REAR HATCH:
Tighten the knobs until the
box cannot slide on bars
DO NOT overtighten!
REMEMBER…
NEVER REPOSITION YOUR
YAKIMA Q TOWERS!
SECURE THE BOX TO THE BARS:
LOCK T-BOLTS:
T-bolt is locked when “T” is
parallel to the crossbars.
TIGHTEN THE KNOBS.
Swing brackets into
position under bars.
Attach brackets to T-bolts.
