How to adjust the crossbars(wing profile) on roof rack?
How do you adjust the crossbars on the roof rack to a new position? The crossbars that came with our car are aluminum with the wing profile. The is no mention of how in the owners manual.
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talk with the service center as to how this is done
If they came with the vehicle (new) then it may be necessary to remove the hood lining to get to the bolts
the service center or an accredited panel shop will have an idea as to how to get them off
Im not positive with those but usually they have a hex screw on the pilars that you loosen, then slide the pilar forward/back on both sides, then re-tighten. Newer racks have easy position turn style knobs but older ones have a screw or bolt and may have a plastic cover that you have to pop out with a flar head.
One side of each crossbar has a key that engages the removal screw. If you have lost this, then perhaps the local Subaru dealer can help. Otherwise, you will have to drill the key lock out.
I mounted the dealer crossbars onto my 2010 Mitsu Outlander. The drag noise is VERY loud. It sounds like I have a window open and worse they whistle as well. Any ideas how to fix this?
Hi Its easy to do I did this last night. It is in the manual but light on detail
Remove the rubber and you will see a screw
Use a size 25 torx screw bit and a ratchet as it is in tight. Undo the screw and move the bars.
For some reason there is only one more locking point you can move forward to from there you are on your own but normally it is just the last bit you need.
I believe the logic is to do with a combination of wind noise and the position of the sun roof on some models.
It is extremely simple. Loosen the screw, believe it is a hex head but may be torx, on the bottom of the crossbar and the crossbars will pop right off.
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