ROOF RACK(w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER SEAL

    Tech Tips

    When installing the No. 2 roof carrier seal, heat the roof rack assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Roof Rack Assembly 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    CAUTION:


    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.

    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

    B005MXIC23
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light

    Note

    Do not heat the roof rack assembly excessively.


    1. Clean the roof rack assembly surface.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly surface.

      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the roof rack assembly.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

    2. Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly.

    3. Remove the release paper from the 3 new No. 2 roof carrier seals.

      Tech Tips

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    4. Install the 3 No. 2 roof carrier seals.

  2. INSTALL FRONT ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH


    1. B005MF7C01
      B005OOA Install in this Direction

      Engage the 2 claws and guide as shown in the illustration to install the front roof rack leg cushion LH.

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR


    1. B005OQ9C02
      *a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      *b 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)
      B005OOA Install in this Direction

      Install the No. 1 roof carrier protector as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure to install the No. 1 roof carrier protector so that the ends of the No. 1 roof carrier protector are within each area shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL REAR ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH


    1. B005MJYC01
      B005OOA Install in this Direction

      Engage the 2 claws and guide as shown in the illustration to install the rear roof rack leg cushion LH.

  5. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    When installing the No. 2 roof carrier protector, heat the roof rack assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Roof Rack Assembly 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the roof rack assembly excessively.


    1. Clean the roof rack assembly surface.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly surface.

      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the roof rack assembly.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

    2. Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly.

    3. Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 roof carrier protector.

      Tech Tips

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    4. B005NL1C01
      *a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      *b 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

      Install the No. 2 roof carrier protector as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure to install the No. 2 roof carrier protector so that the ends of the No. 2 roof carrier protector are within each area shown in the illustration.

  6. INSTALL FRONT ROOF RACK RETAINER LH


    1. B005LTDC01
      *A except Panoramic Moon Roof
      *B for Panoramic Moon Roof
      B005OOA Install in this Direction

      Engage the claw as shown in the illustration to install the front roof rack retainer LH.

  7. INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B005MLVC01

      Engage the claw as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the roof rack assembly LH with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT SLIDING ROOF HOUSING MOUNTING BRACKET LH (for Panoramic Moon Roof)

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  9. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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