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How to install a roof rack on your Toyota.

Model: Toyota Auris E180 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we can see how to install a roof rack on our Toyota, which will be useful for luggage, sports equipment, or other loads. They also serve as a base for a variety of accessories. On the roof, there are four installation points that can be identified from the user manual, and they are 35 cm apart from the front pillar and 45 cm apart from the rear pillar. Clean the area inside the door frame well to apply the protective film, then install the four rubber end pads, applying them to the ends of the racks on the underside of the roof rack, where the noise-reducing spoilers will also be applied; then push the pad onto each foot of the roof rack. Now we will apply the bars over the protectors that we had already applied to the doors, insert the clamp and tighten it until we hear the click of the key. After applying some liquid soap to reduce friction, install the rubber cover in the "T" slot on each roof rack, cutting off the excess, and finally install the cover on each of the four clamps, using the provided key. The roof rack can support a maximum weight of 75 kg, to be evenly distributed, and with luggage on the roof, the speed should not exceed 120 km/h. It is advisable to check that the roof luggage is securely fastened every 100 km. It is recommended to remove it before entering a car wash.


Posted on 30 November 2023 by ScegliAuto



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