SECURE THE BOX TO THE BARS:
Swing brackets into
position under bars.
Attach brackets to T-bolts.
TO CLOSE YOUR BOX:
Grab the lid strap and pull the lid down
until you can reach it with your hands.
The lid strap
should be
placed inside
of the box.
INSTALL OPTIONAL LOCKS:
If you have purchased
®
the SKS
Lock Cores,
install them now.
Follow the instructions
that came with the
Lock Cores.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THE KNOBS INSIDE THE BOX AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
LOCK T-BOLTS:
T-bolt is locked when "T" is
parallel to the crossbars.
BOTH LATCHES
MUST PRODUCE AN
AUDIBLE "CLICK"
BEFORE THE BOX LID
IS SECURE.
IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS
A REAR HATCH:
On some vehicles,
hatch interference
is unavoidable.
Use caution when
opening your
hatch.
TIGHTEN THE KNOBS.
Tighten the knobs until the
box cannot slide on bars.
DO NOT overtighten!
SAFETY CHECK:
CHECK LATCHES
Push up on the lid.
CAUTION: Overstuffing the
box will prevent a secure
closure.
TO REMOVE THE BOX, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE THE HARDWARE.
• Loosen the knobs until barely
attached.
• Unlock the T-bolts and let curved
brackets swing freely.
• Remove box.
REMEMBER...
NEVER REPOSITION YOUR
YAKIMA Q TOWERS!
CHECK INSTALLATION:
Make sure installation is
secure by tugging at box.
The box should NOT SLIDE
on the bars.
Open the box and tighten
knobs if necessary.