Installation instructions - Audi Q7 (4M) 2016 ►
Edition 03/2015
– Tighten the tensioning bolts -4- using the torque wrench -5-
on both sides in two steps alternately until the arrow mark-
ings are aligned.
– When tightening the tensioning bolts, the required torque of
6 Nm must be reached.
– Check that the support brackets -3- are securely seated on
the roof rails.
– Once the carrier units are installed, reattach the profile caps
-9- to the profile tube -2-.
– Close the cover flaps -6- again.
– Close the cover flap -6- using the key -8-.
– Remove the key -8-.
WARNING
Check that the carrier units and the load to be transpor-
ted are securely attached:
◆ before the start of every journey
◆ After approx. 10 km of the journey,
◆ approx. every 300 km on good roads
◆ Frequently on poor roads (due to vibration),
◆ regularly to make sure that there has been no move-
ment/displacement
If the carrier units are not checked to make sure that they
are secure and to check whether any fasteners need
tightening, they could work loose and parts may there-
fore be lost, despite installation being carried out proper-
ly – risk of accident!
In the event of a change in position, drive at a reduced
speed until the next opportunity to stop safely and then
re-tighten the bolted connections and fixtures on the car-
rier units.
Removal
– The carrier units are removed by following the above steps
in reverse order.
4.2
Installing/removing the roof rack mod-
ules
Assembly
– Secure roof rack modules in accordance with the relevant in-
stallation instructions for the roof rack module in question.
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4 Installing/removing the carrier units and roof rack module