Yakima FrontLoader Instructions Manual

*CROSSBAR SPREAD

Crossbar Spread

16" - 18”

41cm - 46cm

18" - 48"

46cm - 122cm

If you have factory crossbars, be sure you have
at least 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) of clearance between
the bottom of the crossbar and the vehicle roof.

Weight Limit

30 lbs. (13.6kg)/bike

2x

DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!

40 lbs. (18.1kg)/bike

DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!

max.

FRONTLOADER (1X)

Your crossbar

spread is

the distance
between the

crossbars.

CROSSBAR SPREAD

IMPORTANT WARNING

IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER

ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR

TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS
PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.

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Part #1033644 Rev.B

Place FrontLoader onto crossbars.

Open the rear clamp.

It may be necessary to turn the t-bolt to allow
it to pass through the slot in the clamp.

Lower the front

clamp into place

over front crossbar.

Open the front clamp. Turn the
front knob counter clockwise
to open the front the clamp.

Use caution to avoid damaging

roof’s finish. A towel placed

on the roof prior to installation

can help avoid scratches.

Tighten clamps.

Tighten the front clamp.

Turn the knob clockwise to
completely tighten the front
clamp around crossbar.

Adjust clamp if necessary.

Tighten the rear clamp.

Close rear clamp
around rear crossbar.

Turn the knob clockwise to completely tighten the rear clamp.

Slide the jaw of the

rear clamp under

rear crossbar.

Pass the t-bolt through the opening in bail.

Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot in bail.

90°

If you don’t get a secure grip with
your factory bars adjust your clamp.

Upper notch for round
and square bars.

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For factory bars
choose the best
position for most
secure grip.

The rear clamp is configured for typical installations. In some situations adjustment may be necessary

if the wheel makes contact with the rear knob, or if the wheeltray cannot reach the wheel.

OPTION A

Wheel behind
rear crossbar.

Press the release

tabs on the end

cap and remove it.

OPTION B

Wheel ahead of

rear crossbar.

Remove wheeltray

and rear clamp.

Flip orientation of

rear clamp 180˚.

NOTE: You can flip the wheeltray or rear clamp independently

as needed. For instance if you needed the buckle on the

opposite side you could flip the wheeltray as shown.

Slide wheeltray and rear
clamp back onto forks.

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Install endcap.

Wheel Setting

Slide the wheel grip until the

number matching your wheel size

is visible through the window.

Look at your bike’s tire to find

your wheel size. Open the red

levers on the wheel hoop to

adjust wheel grip height.

Load bike.

CLOSE RED

LEVERS.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to check your bike tire sidewall for your tire size. The
larger tire size settings have markings for both road and mountain bike tire size
ranges. Always use the size range setting that corresponds with your tire size.

Tuck wheelstrap

Open wheel hoop.

into the slot to

make way for

the tire.

Lift your bike up and align front wheel

with hoop while rolling forward. The

small hoop will lever up.

Do not use this product If your bike has fenders that
prevent the hoops from direct contact with the tire.

Secure rear wheel.

Pull strap through
wheel spokes.

Do not let strap push
against valve stem.

Insert strap end into buckle.

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CENTER TIRE IN

WHEELGRIP

Pull down on wheel while

turning the knob clockwise

to tighten hoop.

Move the

ratchet tab up

and down to

tighten strap.

Lock your bike.

INSTALL OPTIONAL LOCK CORES (sold separately).

If you have purchased locks, follow your lock core instructions to
install. To purchase lock cores (Yakima Part Number 8007202) (2-pack)
visit www.yakima.com or visit your local Yakima dealer.

Follow the

instructions that
came with your lock
cores to remove the
lock plug and install

your lock cores.

Follow the instructions that

came with your lock cores

to remove the lock plug and

install your lock cores.

Access the built-in lock

cable on either side of the

small hoop. Store cable

here when not in use.

NOTE: Front knob

must be in horizontal

position to lock.

HORIZONTAL

Thread the cable

through your bike

frame, and insert silver

post into lock housing.

Turn the key

counter-clockwise

to lock.

NOTE: For bikes with a slack head tube angle, long-travel suspension fork, and a large frame size/long wheelbase, the
FrontLoader’s lock cable may not reach all the way around the down tube of the frame. For the vast majority of bikes, this
is NOT an issue. If your cable doesn’t reach, then adjust the front wheel hoop to the 29” wheel. The 29” wheel setting is
also useful for bikes with higher volume tires 2.35 and up.

BEFORE DRIVING AWAY

• CHECK REAR WHEEL.

Tighten the strap if needed.

• PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT KNOBS

ARE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

•

CHECK THAT FRONT
WHEEL IS SECURE.

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...before driving away.

CHECK FRONT WHEEL

ATTACHMENT TO

BICYCLE FRAME.

insert accompanying these instructions!

MAKE SURE YOUR

TIRES ARE FILLED

TO RECOMMENDED

PRESSURE FOUND ON

THE TIRE.

Be sure to read all the warnings and

warranty information contained in the

IF YOU REMOVE CARRIER, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO REINSTALL.

Follow safety checks after every installation.

WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT

HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.

WEIGHT LIMITS

Follow the YAKIMA Fit List or check

online at Yakima.com for your rack’s

weight limit. Do not exceed the weight

limit of your vehicle’s rack.

Not more than 165

lbs. (75 kg) unless

=

otherwise noted.

RACK

THIS PRODUCT
(13 lbs. / 5.9 kg)

(40 lb / 18 kg maximum)

LOAD

K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S !

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*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))