Draw-Tite 59834 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Fitting Instructions
APE (Anchor Point Extended)
Cross Bar Kits
Note: Prior to Assembly
Prior to assembling your cross bar kit check
that the kit contains all the parts you will need
to fit the cross bars. Refer to parts lists for
guidance.
Please read these instructions before assembly .
PART No:
CARRYING CAPACITY:
59713, 59714,
59715, 59834
Parts list
Cross Bars
50Kgs/
110 Lbs
Step 1: Removing the vehicles anchor point cov ers.
On the vehicles roof or ditch molding you will find fore
and aft anchor point covers (fig 1).
Carefully remove these covers by sliding them in the
direction shown on the cover. This will reveal the anchor
points. It is advisable to screw the bolts into the anchor
point threads at this time to clean the thread s.
Note: Take care when removing the covers to avoid
damaging or losing clips. Covers will not be replaced
while the cross bars are on the vehicle.
Store the covers and any plugs while cross bars are in
use for later replacement.
Anchor point
cover
Vehicle’s roof Anchor point
Fig. 1
Under Cover
Plastic adaptor
End support
M8 spring washer
M6 x 45mm bolt
M8 washer
Clamp plate
M8 x 20mm Bolt
Tool required – 13mm or adjustable wrench
Cross bar end
caps
Rubber Gasket
M8 hex nut
L wrench
End cap key
Rubber Gasket
Step 2: Installing Rubber Gaskets and Adaptor
Position the rubber gaskets over the anchor points as
shown in fig 2.
Ensure that the gasket is properly aligned.
If your gasket has a directional arrow this always
points toward the front of vehicle.
Ensure that the gasket slots are centered over t he
anchor point threads in the roof.
Place the plastic adaptors into the gasket’s recessed
top surface (fig 3).
Location of anchor points on vehi cl e
122274N REV 3-9-12
Anchor point
Printed in China
Vehicle’s roof
Fig. 2
Plastic adaptor
Vehicle’s roof
Front of
vehicle
Fig. 3
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Fitting Instructions
APE (Anchor Point Extended)
Cross Bar Kits
Step 3: Fitting Cross Bars to the vehicle
A. Place an end support into the plas t ic adaptor and
loosely bolt down by inserting t he 45mm bolt into the
anchor point threads and turning approx 2-3 turns
with the L wrench security key. Do not tighten yet,
Repeat for the opposite side. (fig 4)
B. Place the cross bar onto the end supports ensuring
that the end support tabs are loca t e d into t he c ut ou ts
on the underside of the bar. Check that the cross bar
has equally distanced overhang on either side of the
end supports. (fig 5)
C. Insert the M8 hex nut into the clamp plate. Insert the
clamp plate into the end of the cr oss bar and align it
so that the nut and the end support’s bolt hole align.
D. Secure the cros s bar to t he en d support by screwing
the M8 x 20mm bolt with washer and spring washer
through the end support hole a nd into the clamp
plate nut. (fig 6)
E. Using a 13mm or adjustable wrench fully tighten the
bolt on the underside of the support . Now using the
security key finish tightening the 45mm bolts to 5Nm
(44 in/ lbs) or to a firm hand tightnes s.
Step 4: Installing under cover strips
Mark on bars with a pencil the lengt h o f under
cover strips needed.
Remove bars, measure length of under cover filler
strips to fill slot. Cut under cover pieces using
scissors or a blade. Slide inner most und er cover
into position on the bars and re-assemble bars onto
vehicle. Add the outer under cover piece once bars
are attached. (fig 7)
End cap
PART No:
CARRYING CAPACITY:
45 mm bolt
Anchor hole
Cross Bar
Cross Bar shortened for
illustrative purposes
Fig. 5
Clamp plate
59713, 59714,
59715, 59834
L wrench- security key
M8 nut
Fig. 6
50Kgs/
110 Lbs
Fig. 4
M8 washer
Spring washer
M8 bolt
Step 5: Install end caps
Locking end caps can now be installed into the ends of
the cross bars. Remove keys and keep in a safe place.
To load accessories into the cross bar accessory
channel remove end cap, cut buffer strips as needed.
Once accessories have been loaded, re-insert the end
caps and lock. Additional buffer strips may be
purchased from ROLA if needed.
REGULARLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF CROSS BAR ATTACHMENTS.
Loads should be evenly distributed and secured.
Check the function of all doors and sunroof before driving.
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.
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.
Only use NON-STRETCH tie down straps.
A number of accessories for carrying special loads are available.
122274N REV 3-9-2012
Printed in China
Inner Under
cover strip
Slide to end
Ensure bars are parallel and straps are tightened against
the side rails. Perform a check by tugging on the cross bars.
Caution sharp
edges
Fig. 7
Outer under
cover strip
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