Thule INSTA-GATER 501 Installation Instructions Manual
501 INSTA-GATER™
H
501 frame /
bolt M8 x 1.25 x 25mm /
washer 8mm id 16mm od /
rql arm bearing half /
bearing clamp assembly /
locking ratchet arm assembly /
hook assembly for short ratchet arm /
end cap /
plastic tube plug bullet end /
lock plug /
screw phcs phillips 10-32 x 1.5 /
locknut 10-32 nylon insert /
strap molded /
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
part
753-3711
853-5976
951-0816-11
853-5960
753-3591
753-3579
753-3710
853-1477
853-1477-02
853-3160
853-5972
853-5973
853-7056
description part number
qty.
M
A
G
J
F
I
E
B+C
K+L
D
PARTS INCLUDED
WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS
• Fits 20-29" Wheels up to 3" wide tires.
• Carries up to 50lbs. bikes.
• Do not use this product in any vehicle with
a tailgate bed gap greater than 1⁄2"
• Ensure that front tire is fully inflated.
• Up to 3 Insta-Gaters can be used on tailgates
51" or greater.
• Up to 2 Insta-Gaters can be used on tailgates
34" or greater.
• The Insta-Gater should not be used with bicycles
having a head tube angle of less than 68˚.
• Check truck bed length to ensure bike fit.
• Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
• Not intended for off-road use.
• Check straps for wear and replace if worn.
• Not intended for tandems or recumbents.
• Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.
1
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Open the tailgate.
• Extend the straps by pressing the gray release
tab on the buckle.
• Place the rack in the bed as shown with the
anchors below the bed.
• Close the tailgate.
INSTALLATION
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