WHITE TOP ADVENTURES 170 Sprinter Stealth Roof Rack Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- WHITE TOP ADVENTURES
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WHITE TOP ADVENTURES 170 Sprinter Stealth Roof Rack
Specifications:
- Material: 6061-T4 (Rail components), 18-8 Stainless Steel (Fasteners)
- Color: Various
Package Contents:
- Driver Front Rail – 1
- Driver Rear Rail – 1
- Passenger Front Rail – 1
- Passenger Rear Rail – 1
- Crossbar – 6
- Middle Rail – 2
Tools Required
- 10 mm Wrench
- 17 mm Wrench
Let’s Get Started:
- Slide half of the rail nuts into the passenger side factory roof rail, and half into the driver-side rail.
- Space out the rail nuts close to the final position in groups of two. Refer to Figure 1 for rough reference dimensions.
- Start loosely attaching the side rails to the roof rails using the M10-20 hexagon head screw, M10 spring lock washers, and M10 washers. Do not tighten all the way down. Ensure the front foot of the rack is as far forward in the roof rail as possible.
- Place your crossbars in the desired location, loosely bolting them with the M6-25 hexagon head screws, M6 spring lock washers, and M6 washers.
- If installing the front fairing, bolt it to the crossbar first, then attach that assembly to the roof rack.
- Tighten all crossbar bolts using the 10 mm wrench. Do not overtighten. Consider using a dab of blue Loctite on the bolts if concerned about backing out.
- Finally, tighten the side rails to the roof rail using the 17 mm wrench.
FAQ:
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Q: How should I clean the roof rack?
A: We recommend cleaning the roof rack with a mild soap and water solution. Avoid using abrasive cleaners that may damage the finish. -
Q: Can I exceed the weight limit specified for the roof rack?
A: It is not recommended to exceed the weight limit specified for safety reasons. Please refer to the product manual for weight limits.
Sprinter Stealth Roof Rack 170
Ensuring the proper assembly and secure attachment of all WTA products to your
vehicle is of utmost importance. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may
lead to automobile accidents, presenting a substantial risk of bodily harm or
even fatality to yourself and others. As the owner, it is incumbent upon you
to meticulously assemble and secure WTA products, conducting a thorough
examination of the mounting points and attachments before use, and routinely
checking for any indications of wear or damage.
To ensure optimal safety, we strongly recommend enlisting the services of a
qualified installer for the installation of any aftermarket accessories on
your vehicle. If you lack mechanical expertise or are unfamiliar with the
installation procedures, it is crucial to have the product installed by a
certified professional or individuals with the requisite skills. Remember, the
responsibility rests with you, and it must be approached with seriousness to
safeguard the well-being of all individuals involved.
THANK YOU!
- PLEASE INSPECT THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE INCURRED DURING SHIPPING.
- IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- NEXT, USING THE “PACKAGE CONTENTS” PAGE, CHECK INVENTORY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS AND HARDWARE.
- GATHER ALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALL.
- 10 mm WRENCH
- 17 mm WRENCH
TOOLS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE PACK
LET’S GET STARTED!
- SLIDE HALF OF THE RAIL NUTS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FACTORY ROOF RAIL, AND HALF OF THEM INTO THE DRIVER SIDE RAIL.
- SPACE OUT THE RAIL NUTS CLOSE TO THE FINAL POSITION (GROUPS OF 2) SEE FIGURE 1 FOR ROUGH REFERENCE DIMENSIONS.
START LOOSELY ATTACHING THE
SIDE RAILS TO THE ROOF RAILS USING THE M10-20 HEXGON HEAD SCREW & M10 SPRING
LOCK WASHERS & M10 WASHERS, BUT DO NOT TIGHTEN ALL THE WAY DOWN.
(SEE FIGURE 3 FOR DETAIL)
PLACE YOUR CROSSBARS IN DESIRED LOCATION, LOOSELY BOLTING THE M6-25 HEXGON HEAD SCREWS & M6 SPRING LOCK WASHERS & M6 WASHERS IN PLACE.
NOTE – IF INSTALLING OUR FRONT FAIRING; IT IS SUGGESTED TOO BOLT THE
FAIRING TO THE CROSSBAR FIRST (SEE FIGURE 5), THEN ATTACH THAT ASSEMBLY TO THE
ROOF RACK (SEE FIGURE 6)
TIGHTEN ALL CROSSBAR BOLTS USING THE 10 mm WRENCH
NOTE- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE BOLTS BACKING OUT,
YOU CAN PUT A DAB OF BLUE LOCTITE ON THE BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING DOWN
COMPLETELY.
NOW TIGHTEN SIDE RAILS TO ROOF
RAIL USING THE 17 mm WRENCH