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13-26 Accessories _____________________________________________________________ Figure 13-37: Roof Rack Clamp Installation CAUTION: Clamps are made of aluminum. Overtightening may cause the clamps to crack. 1. With the help of an assistant, place the rack assembly on the rain gutters of the vehicle and adjust it for the best load carrying position, 2. Cut pieces of foam tape to fit the lower section of the “L” bracket and place on the inside lower portion of the brackets. Reinstall the 3. Alternate from side to side and tighten the adjusting nut of each clamp assembly until the clamp assemblies are secure in the rain Roof Rack Floor Piece Replacement Removal 1. Remove the bolts, lockwashers and the nuts holding the floor piece to the mounting points (Figure 13-38). 2. Remove the floor piece. Installation 1. Align the floor rail assemblies to have a equal distacne between each assembly and tihgten the hardware to 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 00-S13-020.1 FOAM TAPE INSIDE “L” BRACKET ADJUSTING NUT 6-1-05 |