Accessories - Roof Transport System Installation
Cayman (987)4/05 ENU 6692
Date: Dec 15, 2005
Roof Transport System (I No.549)
Vehicle Type:
Cayman S
Model Year:
As of 2006
Situation:
Installation Instructions
Information:
A Roof Transport System can be installed on the aforementioned vehicle in order to transport bulky items. Safe transport of these items is made possible with the Roof Transport System and other add-on modules, e.g. ski rack, bicycle carrier, surfboard holder, roof box, or snowboard holder.
Note:
With the installation of some of the above-mentioned add-on modules, there is the possibility that some of the items transported on the modules may hang back far enough to come in contact with the rear lid when it is fully opened. Please use caution when opening the rear lid and inform your customer accordingly.
Sturdy safety flaps and locks provide optimum theft protection for the brackets.
Parts Info:
987.801.105.00 -->Roof Transport System
Parts List:
DANGER
Danger of accident (death/danger to yourself and/or other road users)
^ as a result of losing the Roof Transport System and/or add-on modules.
--> Check the Roof Transport System and add-on modules regularly before each trip and during an extended trip to make sure it is seated correctly and securely on the vehicle.
DANGER
Danger of accident (death/danger to yourself and/or other road users)
^ as a result of changed vehicle handling (higher center of gravity and larger area exposed to the wind) when the Roof Transport System is installed and especially when loaded.
--> Adapt driving style accordingly!
--> Observe the instructions about the "Roof Transport System" in the Owner's Manual!
--> If the Roof Transport System and add-on modules are not in use, they should be completely removed from the vehicle in the interest of driving comfort (noise level) and fuel economy!
DANGER
Danger of accident (death/danger to yourself and/or other road users)
^ due to improper loading of the Roof Transport System and/or add-on modules.
--> Load the Roof Transport System and/or add-on modules so that the load does not project beyond the sides of the roof surface!
--> Select the distances between several add-on modules mounted next to each other so that the transported items cannot bump against each other during the trip!
--> Secure load adequately to prevent it from shifting during the trip!
ATTENTION
Damage to the vehicle and/or Roof Transport System
^ due to non-observance of the total height of the vehicle.
--> Observe total height of vehicle when entering parking garages, underpasses and tunnels etc.!
--> Completely remove load and Roof Transport System from the vehicle when not in use!
--> Completely remove the load and Roof Transport System from the vehicle roof before washing the vehicle in automatic car washes!
ATTENTION
Damage to the vehicle roof and/or Roof Transport System
^ due to incorrect installation and use
--> Always take care when fitting or removing both brackets for the adapter. If necessary, have a second person help!
Tools: Allen key a/f 5
Slotted screwdriver (medium)
Work Procedure:
1 Preparatory work
1.1 Open flaps in the roof channel strips. --> Figure 3
-top-
1.2 Remove screw --> Figure 3-A-from the support and keep it in a safe place.
Note
The arrow on the support must face the direction of travel.
Observe markings on the supports.
Rear support: arrow and dot (Figure 4 - A)
Front support: only an arrow.
1.3 Place supports on the flaps.
1.4 Only when mounting the Roof Transport System for the first time:
Ensure that the support tubes --> Figure 4 -E- are
only connected loosely with the feet --> Figure 4
-D- when mounting the Roof Transport System for the first time or when mounting it on another vehicle.
Background:
Adjust the Roof Transport System to suit the new vehicle roof!
2 Fit the Roof Transport System.
2.1 Fit adapter --> Figure 4-B-.
2.1.1 Insert adapter into the support and clamp it securely.
2.1.2 Position the pre-fitted cheese head screw (M6 x 40).
2.1.3 Align the support --> Figure 4-A-with the adapter --> Figure 4-B-.
2.1.4 Screw all four adapters securely to the vehicle using the Allen key --> Figure 4-C-.
2.2 Open caps on the four lock handles --> Figure 4-F-.
2.3 Unlock all four lock handles and pull them as far as they will come out of the support tubes.
2.4 Carefully position the rear and front brackets (see marking on the underside of the support tube --> Figure 4 -E-) on the respective adapters --> Figure 4-B-.
2.5 Screw the feet --> Figure 4 -D- securely to the adapters --> Figure 4-B- using the pre-fitted screws.
2.6 Only when mounting the Roof Transport System for the first time:
2.6.1 Remove rubber profile --> Figure 4 -G- out of the groove in the support tube and keep it in a safe place.
2.6.2 Tighten support tubes --> Figure 4 -E- to the loose pm-fitted feet --> Figure 4 -D- using the screws --> Figure 4-H-.
2.6.3 Fit rubber profiles into the groove of the support tubes.
2.7 Insert lock handles into the ends of the support tube lock them and insert caps on the lock barrels.
3 Remove the Roof Transport System.
3.1 Unlock the lock handles and pull them as far as they will go out of the support tubes.
Note
The feet remain screwed onto the support tube when the Roof Transport System is being removed (see Step 1.4 or 2.6).
3.2 Remove feet from the adapters.
3.3 Remove both brackets carefully from the adapters.
3.4 Remove all four adapters by unscrewing the screws.
3.5 Remove supports from the flaps.
3.6 Screw in one screw --> Figure 5-A- in each support to prevent corrosion.
3.7 Close the flaps in the roof strips and pack the parts.
Working Time:
References:
--> Owner's Manual "Roof Transport System"
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