Canada - Body - Roof Rack Cross Bar Stopper Installation
BulletinTSB2481
Issue Date
September 14, 2007
Title
CROSS BAR STOPPER INSTALLATION DURING PDS
Component
GENERAL INFORMATION
Models
'08 - '09 GX 470
INTRODUCTION:
The roof rack cross bar stopper has been developed and included in the back seat of the vehicle to prevent damage to the roof rack leg covers. These stoppers must be installed during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS)
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2008-2009 model year GX 470 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs on each cross bar joint.
NOTE:
Do NOT remove the adjustment knobs completely.
2. Slide the cross bar ends into the grooves of the right and left roof rack rails with arrow on each cross bar facing forward.
NOTE:
The cross bars will create wind noise at highway speeds if they are installed backwards.
3. Align the ends of the front and rear crossbars with the paint marks on the roof rack rail as illustrated. Securely tighten the knobs.
4. Install the right and left stoppers into the roof rail.
5. Install the right and left rear roof rack leg covers as shown.
A. Insert the tab at the front of the cover into the roof rack rail.
B. Place the cover on the leg and align the rear part of the cover.
Do NOT press down.
C. Press the cover claws facing the outside of the vehicle into place.
D. Press the cover claws facing the inside of the vehicle into place.
NOTE:
Do NOT press the claws facing the outside of the vehicle at the same time as pressing the claws facing the inside. The leg cover may be damaged.
E. Check that the cover is installed securely.