Draw-Tite 59853 ROOF RACK - Manual (Page 2)

Remove rails after marking
Hint- it’s not advisable to drill
through the rails.
Drill 3mm pilot hole first, then drill
.290” dia. holes. Blow or vacuum
any debris away.
Do not drill deeper than ¼”- use a
drill stop or tape to insure proper
depth. Wear safety glasses when
drilling!
Preparing sheet metal surface for mounting
Installing Track Rails to mounting surface
Attaching and tightening hardware
Hint- lightly center punch to hole
locations before drilling pilot holes.
Important- Use drill stops or wrap
masking tape around the drill bits
to insure drilling no deeper than
¼” below sheet metal
Assemble M6 hex nut, M5 x 30mm
bolt, steel flat washer, star
washer, & Plus nut as shown .
Once the Plus nut inserts are
installed remove the hex bolt,
nut & washer assembly.
M6 hex nut
Plus Nut
Seal edges of drilled
holes with automotive
touch up paint.
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Install Plus Nut
inserts into drilled
holes.
Use new star washer
to install each Plus
Nut.
Holding the M6 hex nut firmly with
a 10mm wrench, tighten the hex
bolt (item D) with a 8mm wrench
until the Plus nut insert collapses
(there will be a noticeable force
increase).
nut & washer assembly.
Position isolator pad, front and rear end
caps on mounting surface and align
holes. Note: rear end caps allow cross
bars to slide on and off rails.
Install bolts and nylon washers into rails
and through track and into Plus nuts.
ROLA carries a variety of cross bar styles and lengths to attach to our rails. Cross Bars are sold with mounting hardware.
Any weight carried on the vehicle will adversely affect its handling particularly in cornering or in a cross wind and the vehicle should
therefore be driven with increased caution. Check the function of all doors and sunroof before driving.
For lost key replacement or other service items call customer service: 1-800-632-3290 or visit:
www.rolaproducts.com
Please have lock core number or part numbers available.
Installing Track Rails to mounting surface
Apply a small amount of
silicone into the Plus nut
insert to seal the threads
Hold
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