Draw-Tite 59754 User Manual [en, fr, es]
Part Description Qty
C
Center punch
C
H
Bolt, Button Head M5 - 0.8 x 20mm
A
Nylon washers 8
B
Plus-nut inserts 8
C
Screw Phillips head M6 x 20mm 1
D
ROLA cover 4
E
F Direct mount adapter base 4
G Rubber mounting gasket 4
H Brass Nut M6 4
I Hex bolt M5 - 0.8 x 30mm 1
J Hex nut M6 1
KIT COMPONENTS
K Flat washer - steel 1
L Star washer M5 8
M Hex key- 3mm 1
N 3.6mm (.125”) Drill bit 1
O .290” Dia. (“L”) Drill bit 1
P Silicone sealant 1
Tools required to install
A
F
Direct Mount Adapter kit system DMK-R
For use on sheet metal surfaces
Use with ROLA APE and APX cross bar kits
8
D
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
Tools required:
A Masking tape
B Fine tip marker
PART No.
I
J
K
L
59754
M
P
O
N
D 8mm wrench
G
D
B
E
I
E 10mm wrench
F Tape measure
G Hammer
H Drill motor
I Safety glasses
Precaution Warnings before beginning
Use of ROLA Direct Mount systems with bolts is intended for
sheet metal top installations.
Install requires drilling and permanent installation of
Adapters.
Caution- never exceed the load rating for your vehicle
(contact manufacturer for details), or that of your cross
bar system which ever is lower.
Installation requires some tools and skill. If concerned please
have professionally installed.
Placement of Direct Mounts onto Vehicle surface (truck roof shown)
Assemble cross bars to desired width and
attach to adapter bases
Remove covers from adapter
bases if attached.
Align cross bars on vehicle in desired
position. Consider accessory spacing
and potential underside interference
59754N Rev B 4-15-13
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Preparing sheet metal surface for mounting
of silicone into
automotive touch
Mark mounting holes with
fine tip marker or pencil
Once aligned correctly tape
adapters to surface. Carefully
remove cross bars.
Installing Direct Mount Adapters to mounting surface
Drill 3.6mm pilot hole first,
then drill .290” dia. holes.
Do not drill deeper than ¼”.
Note- not advisable to drill
through adapters
Important- Use drill stops or wrap
masking tape around the drill bits to
insure drilling no deeper than ¼” below
sheet metal . Wear safety glasses when
drilling!
Blow away any debris.
M6 hex nut
Plus Nut
Assemble M6 hex nut,
M5 x 30mm bolt, steel
flat washer, star
washer, & Plus nut as
shown .
Install Plus Nut inserts into
drilled holes.
Use new star washer to
install each Plus Nut.
Seal edges of
drilled holes with
up paint.
Holding the M6 hex nut firmly with a
10mm wrench , tighten the hex bolt
with a 8mm wrench until the Plus
nut insert collapses (there will be a
noticeable force increase).
Attaching Cross Bars and tightening hardware
Re-Install cross bars onto adapter bases
and tighten anchor point screws firmly
into adapter nuts
Once the Plus nut inserts are
installed remove the hex bolt,
nut & washer assembly.
Hold
Apply a small amount
inserts before
installing bolts
M6 hex nut
Install bolts and nylon washers through
adapters and into the inserts on the
mounting surface. Firmly secure bolts
with hex wrench.
Be sure to install M6 hex nut into
bottom of adapter.
Install covers when cross bars are not
installed to keep debris out of adapters
ROLA carries a variety of cross bar styles and lengths to attach to our direct mount adapters. 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.
Loads should be evenly distributed and secured. REGULARLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF BOLTS
59754N Rev B 4-15-13
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