YAKIMA Q TOWERS: DO NOT REPOSITION YOUR TOWERS!
ReMOve BASe SCReW
Use hex wrench.
FACTORy BARS: CheCK FOR PROPeR SCReW leNGTh
• Some factory bars may
require the long bail
screws.
• Screws must extend
below bail.
WORK ON A FlAT SURFACe
(not on the roof of the car)
Open carrier.
1033383C - /15
CROSSBAR SPREAD
if screws are too
short, use the longer
screws included
ASSeMBle
• Insert base screw
through hole in carrier.
• Position slider top
onto screw.
ATTACh UPPeR BAIl TO SlIdeR TOP
• Align the base screw with
square nut (inside upper bail.)
• Use hex wrench
to engage the screw
and nut.
• Do not tighten yet.
SKIS AND BOARDS
UNDER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12" and 24"
SKIS AND BOARDS
OVER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12" and 36"
ReMOve ONe BAIl
SCReW
• Use hex wrench.
• Loosen the
remaining screw,
but leave it in place.
In some cases, the bails
may not be parallel.
(bail screw
too short)
OK
Be sure the hole in the tabs are
toward the hinge of the carrier.