Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: How to use as crossbars
CAUTION
- Do not raise the bar higher than
necessary. The base of the bar
may be damaged.
- Be careful not to contact the bars
while sliding them. Otherwise,
the bars may be scratched or
the latch portions may be damaged.
- Do not slide the bar more than
necessary when sliding the bar.
The base of the bar may be
damaged.
- Do not allow the bar to fall on or
contact the roof panel or the
moonroof when sliding the bar.
Otherwise the roof panel may be
dented or the glass of the moonroof
may be damaged.
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- Pull out the integrated crossbars from
the roof rail holders by pulling up the
covers.
- Slide the bars in the direction shown in
the illustration.
- Install the bars into the holders.
- Make sure that the latches are fitted
securely.
How to change the position of the crossbar
WARNING
Carefully read the warning label
attached to the roof rail. |
You can change the position of the rear
crossbar. To change the position, perform
the following procedure.
- Take out the torque wrench from the
under-floor storage compartment.
- Remove the cap of the roof rail holder
by using the torque wrench.
- Remove the bolt of the crossbar by
using the torque wrench.
- Pull out the crossbar from the roof rail
holder by pulling up the cover.
- Install the crossbar into the other
holder.
- Tighten the bolt of the crossbar by
using the torque wrench. The tightening
torque is approximately 8.9+2.2 lbf·ft (12
+ 3.0 N·m, 1.2 + 0.3 kgf·m).
- Install the plastic plug by pushing it
into the hole until it is fully seated.
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When installing any carrying attachment
such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars,
follow the manufacturer's instructions
and make sure that the attac ...
CAUTION
Do not use the bars as roof rails
when the bars are stowed.
CAUTION
Do not use the bars as roof rails
when the bars are stowed.
Pull out the crossbars from ...