Canada - Body - Roof Rack Cross Bar Installation Procedure

Bulletin
TSB3264

Issue Date
September 14, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
ROOF RACK CROSS BAR INSTALLATION DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'10 RAV4

INTRODUCTION:
2010 model year RAV4 roof rack cross bars are kept inside the vehicle so that the Rapgard protective film can remain in place on the roof panel during transportation. Install the roof rack cross bars to the roof rack rails according to the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:







1. Loosen the adjustment knobs on each cross bar joint.

NOTE:
Do not remove adjustment knobs completely.







2. Slide the cross bar ends into the grooves of the right and left roof rack rails with the FRONT arrow mark on each cross bar facing forward.

NOTE:
The cross bars may create wind noise if they are installed backwards.







3. Position cross bar ends so that the front and rear bars are parallel to each other, then securely tighten the knobs on each cross bar. (A=A', B=B' in illustration.)

NOTE:
If the knobs are not tightened securely, the knobs may come loose and rattle, or possibly fall off the vehicle.







4. Install the right and left rear roof rack leg covers as shown.
A. Insert the tabs at the front of the cover into the roof rack rail.
B. Place the cover on the leg, aligning each rear end. Do not press the cover 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 covers are installed securely.