RHINO-RACK Isuzu Dmax Gen3 Backbone Mounting System User Manual

RHINO-RACK Isuzu Dmax Gen3 Backbone Mounting System

ISUZU MU-X Gen 2 Backbone RIMB2

Product Information:
The ISUZU MU-X Gen 2 Backbone RIMB2 is a roof rack system designed for the ISUZU MU-X Gen 2 vehicle. It is manufactured by Rhino-Rack, an Australian company known for producing high-quality roof rack systems.

The roof racks are installed on the vehicle’s roof and provide a secure and convenient way to transport various types of cargo, such as luggage, sports equipment, and outdoor gear. The RIMB2 system is designed to distribute loads evenly and securely while minimizing any potential damage to the vehicle or the cargo.

The RIMB2 system is compatible with the ISUZU MU-X Gen 2 vehicle model and is available in various regions including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa, and the UK.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before installing the roof racks, please ensure that you have the latest issue of the installation instructions from the Rhino-Rack website.
2. Refer to the fitting instruction provided to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations on your vehicle.
3. Check the contents of the kit before starting the installation and report any discrepancies to Rhino-Rack.
4. After the installation is complete, place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box for future reference.
5. It is important to follow these instructions for the warranty to be upheld.

Fit Time: 3 hours

Contact Information:

Rhino-Rack AUSTRALIA
22A Hanson Pl, Eastern Creek, NSW, 2766
Phone: (02) 8846 1900
Website: rhinorack.com.au

Rhino-Rack USA
Unit D, 2450 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80011
Phone: 877-744-6622
Website: rhinorack.com

Document Details:

Document No: 520-RFI-00071
Issue No: 04
Issue Date: 06/06/2022

Important Safety and Usage Guidelines:

• Distribute loads evenly and laterally as low as possible over the span. Avoid point loads concentrated in the center span.
• Distribute loads evenly and longitudinally as low as possible over the span. Avoid point loads concentrated at the front or rear.
• Exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads, especially when cornering and braking.
• Take extra caution when driving off-road without a surface protection layer (tar/bitumen).
• Do not operate the sunroof when the roof racks are installed.
• Ensure long flexible loads are securely attached to rigid support and tied down to the bonnet.
• Surfboard overhang greater than 600mm must be tied to the bonnet.
• Loads must be tied down to the platform and not around the legs.
• Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps to attach cargo to the roof racks.
• Do not obstruct windscreen camera sensors.
• Warranty for the roof rack system will be void if the front of the kayak is not secured to the bonnet.
• Remove the racks when putting the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
• Ensure the ladder is well supported on the ground when using it to support a tent. Take extreme caution when climbing heights above 1.2m/4ft.
• Ensure the sunroof will not collide with the roof rack system.

For additional Pioneer Vehicle Fitting Information, refer to your vehicle’s online supplement sheet.

Visit Rhino-Rack’s YouTube channel for more information:
Youtube.com/Rhinorackaustralia

ISUZU MU-X Gen 2 Backbone
RIMB2

Important:

1. Check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of these instructions.
2. Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
3. Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
4. Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
5. These instructions must be followed for warranty to be upheld.

Fit Time: 3 hours

OPERATION

• Distribute loads evenly and laterally as low as possible over the span.

• Avoid point loads concentrated in the centre span.

• Distribute loads evenly and longitudinally as low as possible over the span.

• Avoid point loads concentrated at the front or rear.

• Exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads.
  Special consideration must be taken when cornering and braking.

• Off-road conditions can be much more rigorous.
  Extreme care must be taken on any driven path that does not contain a surface protection layer (tar/bitumen).

PIONEER VEHICLE FITTING INFORMATION

For additional Pioneer Vehicle Fitting Information refer to your vehicle’s online supplement sheet.

INSTRUCTION

• Long flexible loads must attach securely to rigid support and be tied down to the bonnet
• Surfboard Overhang > 600mm must be tied to the bonnet
• Loads must be tied down to Platform, not around legs
• Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps to attach cargo to roof racks
• Do NOT obstruct windscreen camera sensors
• Warranty for roof rack system will be void if the front of the kayak is not secured to the bonnet
• Racks must be removed when vehicle is put through an automatic car wash.
• Ensure Ladder is well supported on the ground to support tent. Take extreme caution when climbing heights above 1.2m/4ft.
• Ensure sunroof will not collide with roof rack system.

Youtube.com/Rhinorackaustralia

Carrying Capacity

Check the website and the vehicle owners hand book for your vehicle manufacturer’s maximum carrying capacity. Load must be evenly distributed over the system.

Cargo Load Limit
Total permissible weight allowed on top, and attached to the rack whilst the vehicle is in motion.
System Weight
Total weight of the rack system. (e.g. Crossbars,
BackbonMeax, Platform)
Max System Load Capacity
Please ensure you use the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum roof allowance if it is lower than the figure listed in the fitting chart/ supplement.
Vehicle Manufacturer’s Load Limit
Total permissible weight attached to the rack. This is inclusive of the weight of the rack system.

In service maintenance checks

• All bolt connections should be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks.
• All bolted connections should be checked again at regular intervals (weekly is recommended, depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances travelled).
• All bolted connections should be checked each time they are re-fitted.
• Off-road conditions are more rigorous. Check all bolted connections and your load more regularly.
• Ensure that your vehicle manufacturer’s GVM, and gross axle weights are not exceeded (refer to vehicle owner’s manual).

Torque Settings:
Unless stated otherwise in these instructions, all fasteners should be set to the following torque settings:

Note for Dealers and Fitters
It is your responsibility to ensure these fitting instructions are given to the end user or client. These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty. Ltd. and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.

Parts List

Tools Required:

• T1 – 12mm Socket + Ratchet
• T2 – Trim tool
• T3 – Cleaning Rag
• T4 – Masking Tape
• T5 – Flathead Screwdriver
• T6 – 6mm Allen Key
• T7 – 4mm Allen Key
• T8 – Caulking Gun with Butyl Mastic
• T9 – Measuring Tape
• T10 – Black Felt Tip Marker
• T11 – Scissors
• T12 – 13mm Spanner

CONTENTS

For Factory Rail Variants, complete Steps 1 – 9c and 14 – 26
For Bare Roof Variant, complete Steps 10 – 26

FACTORY RAIL REMOVAL

(For Bare Roof Variant, skip to Step )10

1. Remove rail end covers, using a clean rag to protect ditch and roof.

2. Remove hardware underneath front and rear rail cover.

3. Use masking tape to protect edge then remove the two middle rail covers.

4. Loosen socket head cap screws fully.
   Note: Unthreaded screws will be retained in the rail and cannot be fully removed.

5. Remove entire rail by lifting vertically.
   Note: Store rail, rail hardware and rail covers in a safe place.

6. Remove front factory ditch rubber piece.

7. Clean roof ditch area.

8. Insert grub screw into front-most mounting hole only.

9. Thread until flush with surface of inner skin.
   Seal grub screw, and the hole in the upper roof skin above the grub screw.
   Ensure threads, gaps between roof skins, and the hole in the top roof sheet are completely filled/sealed.
   BARE ROOF VARIANT

10. Remove factory ditch rubber.

11. Peel off any remaining ditch rubber tape.

12. Locate circular indents in the ditch.
    NOTE:
    Do NOT remove infill from the front-most hole.
    Use a screwdriver to dig out a circular hole through the factory infill on each mounting location.
    5 per side.

13. Clean roof ditch area.

14. Mark dimensions onto ditch surface, measuring from the edge of the rear plastic cover.

15. Cut Ditch Rubber to the dimensions specified.

16. Position the trimmed Ditch Rubber strips next to the ditch, and cross check each corresponding dimension.

17. Adhere the ditch rubber strips with the markings made in Step 14 . Refer window below for the front rubber position.

18. Seal all the exposed roof holes with Butyl Mastic

19. Place hardware into front and rear backbone legs.
    Two people then required to carefully lower the backbone into the front and rear mounting holes

20. Assemble and start each screw on the middle three legs.

21. Incrementally tighten all hardware starting with front three screws, and finishing with rear two screws.

PLATFORM INSTALLATION

For 5XXXX Series Platform

For 4XXXX Series Platform

Ensure channel nut has rotated within Pioneer underbar and is fixing Pioneer securely.

Rhino-Rack AUSTRALIA
22A Hanson Pl,
Eastern Creek, NSW, 2766
(02) 8846 1900
rhinorack.com.au

Rhino-Rack USA
Unit D, 2450 Airport Blvd,
Aurora, CO, 80011
877-744-6622
rhinorack.com

Document No: 520-RFI-00071
Issue No: 04
Issue Date: 06/06/2022

References

• Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack US
• Rhino-Rack | Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack AU
• Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack US
• Roof Racks for Cars, SUVs, Trucks | Rhino-Rack USA | Rhino-Rack US

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