Reese 59829 ROOF RACK User Manual

Rail bar mount roof racks, Fitting instruction sheet no, Front

Issue: A

20/04/09

BMW

2004 - 2006

2007 - on

RAIL BAR MOUNT

ROOF RACKS

Product code number:

59828, 59829

Maximum Carrying Capacity:

110 lbs

50 kg

59828N

Fitting Instruction Sheet No.

Fig.3

Fig.1

Fig.2

Please read these instructions thoroughly before commencing

installation.

ASSEMBLY OF CROSS BARS

1 Ensure that the Rail Bars are clean; free from dust and grease.

2 Pre-assemble the End Supports into Cross Bars. They are

designed to be a tight fit: Use a rubber mallet if necessary (Fig.1).

3 Slide Top Strap into End Support (slotted end first). Making sure

curled edge is facing down (Fig.2). Fit Special Bolt through the slot

closest to the curled end of the Top Strap. This will allow correct

Strap alignment while fitting Screw in Step 4.

4 Push rubber Buffer Strip back about 20mm until the screw hole

appears (Fig.3). Fit Screw and tighten. Replace Buffer Strip.

5 Please note the Top Strap is designed to slide in and out to aid in

fitting ( Fig.4).

NOTE: The longer cross bar assembly is fitted to the front of the

vehicle. Check labelling on the underside of the cross bars.

FINAL CHECK

Ensure that both bars are parallel and are square to the front and

rear axis of the vehicle. After loading check Bolt tightness and

ensure that Straps are correctly engaged to the vehicle.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Loads should be evenly distributed and secured. A number of

accessories for carrying special loads is available.

Only use

NON-STRETCH tie down straps.

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.

Regularly check the tightness of the Locking Straps and the security

of the load.

Be aware of the statutory requirements regarding maximum

permissible projections from vehicles.

FITTING OF CROSS BARS TO VEHICLE

6 Place Cross Bars on the vehicle at the recommended positions

shown along the Rail Bars ( Fig. 5). Pull the Top Strap out slightly (

5 to 6 mm) to allow Cross Bars to fit onto the vehicle Rail Bars

(Fig.4).

7 Place Bottom Strap under the Top Strap with the Tab facing

inward and upward (Fig. 6). While holding the Bottom Strap in

place loosely fit the Special Bolt with Key provided. Fit each corner

in this manner. Check that the Cross Bars are centrally located

between the vehicles Rail Bars.

8 Gradually tighten bolts alternatively ensuring Straps are properly

engaged, until even tensioning is acheived. While tightening the

Bolts pull the Bottom Strap out while pushing the Top Strap in

(Fig.7).

PLEASE NOTE: Do not over tighten bolts.

Fig.4

While tightening

pull outwards

While tightening

push inwards

Fig.5

Fig.6

Fig.7

Cross Bar

Buffer Strip

Screw

Top Strap

End Support