INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
BASE CARRIER
SEP. 2006
CR-V
Parts List
Front base carrier
(with “FRONT” label)
Rear base carrier
Special nuts (8)
Torx wrench
Tools and Supplies Required
• Flat-tip screwdriver
• Shop towel
Before You Begin
Customer Information
• Install the accessory with care not to damage the vehicle body and the parts of the vehicle.
• In case of reinstallation of the parts of the vehicle, note how they are installed before removing them.
• Release or remove the retaining tabs, clips and other fasteners from the parts with care do not damage them. On
installation, secure the parts with the retaining tabs, clips, etc.
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Illustration of the Base Carriers on the Vehicle
REAR BASE
CARRIER
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
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Installation
1.
Remove the four covers from the roof moldings
of the vehicle (four retaining tabs on one roof
molding).
• Store the covers in the glove box. They will
be reused when you remove the base carrier.
FLAT-TIP SCREWDRIVER
COVERS (2)
Do not break the
retaining tabs.
FLAT-TIP SCREWDRIVER
COVERS (2)
Do not break the
retaining tabs.
SHOP
TOWEL
SHOP
TOWEL
RETAINING
TABS (4)
RETAINING
TABS (4)
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2.
3.
Position the front base carrier and rear base
carrier on the vehicle as shown and secure
them by tightening the eight special bolts using
a torx wrench. Make sure the rubber alignment
stud is positioned through the hole in the base
carrier. Torque the special bolts to 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 14 lbs·ft).
• Front bar is indicated with a seal.
• Please note right side and left side on each
bar.
Install the four covers on the base carrier.
COVERS (4)
TORX
WRENCH
SPECIAL
BOLT
BASE
CARRIER
ROOF MOLDING
OF THE CAR
REAR BASE
CARRIER
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
(with “FRONT” label)
4.
5.
After installing the cover, check that the rubber
of the base carrier is not protruding to the surface.
If the rubber of the base carrier is protruding to
the surface, push the rubber in using a plastic
spatula.
BASE CARRIER
RUBBER OF
BASE CARRIE
6224100P
COVER
PLASTIC
SPATULA
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
REAR BASE
CARRIER
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6.
After installing the base carrier, apply force on
the front and rear sides and on the right and left
sides of the base carrier to check for secure installation.
• Be sure that the base carrier is installed securely.
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
Move back and
forth and to the
right and left.
Move back and
forth and to the
right and left.
REAR BASE
CARRIER
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Removing the Base carrier cover
7.
Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push in on the locking tab of the base carrier cover to release it.
Remove the base carrier cover from the base
carrier. Remove the base carrier cover from the
other carrier cover at the same side of the vehicle.
COVER
BASE CARRIER
FLAT-TIP
SCREWDRIVER
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
REAR BASE
CARRIER
• When either the other attachment (optional part) is
installed on the base carrier, refer to the installation instructions for the attachment kit you are to
install.
8. Remove the rubber moldings from the front and
rear base carrier.
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RUBBER MOLDINGS (2)
RUBBER
MOLDING
BASE CARRIER
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
RUBBER
MOLDING
REAR BASE
CARRIER
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9. Slide the bolts into the front base carrier.
10. Install in the same way also on the rear side.
BOLT
BASE CARRIER
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
REAR BASE
CARRIER
• When installed the ski/snowboard attachment kit.
11. Measure the dimensions of the screw on the
hinge side of the ski/snowboard attachment,
and install by sliding the head of the screw into
the base carrier as shown.
12. Refer to the installation instruction for the ski/
snowboard attachment kit you are to install.
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SKI/SNOWBOARD
ATTACHMENT
BASE CARRIER
SCREW HEAD
ABOUT 3.5 mm
(ABOUT 0.14 in.)
SKI/SNOWBOARD
ATTACHMENT
13. Cut the rubber molding of each base carrier and
install the pieces of the rubber molding you just
cut between the attachment kits according to
the installation instructions. This will reduce
wind noise during driving.
SCREW
6904521Y
RUBBER
MOLDING
RUBBER
MOLDING (S)
FRONT BASE
CARRIER
REAR BASE
CARRIER
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Use and Care
• Distribute the weight of the cargo evenly, and do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 75 kg (165 lbs).
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