2. Buckle the straps on the cradle together, prior to installation, so the left and right sides are angled
slightly inwards (Figure 7: Buckling the Straps).
Figure 7: Buckling the Straps
3. Pull out the rear sliding rails slightly beyond the back rack posts.
4. Insert the cradle so that the notches in the cradle engage behind the loosely mounted front screws
(Figure 8: Inserting the Cradle).
5. Slide the rear sliding rails back in so that they are flush with the back rack posts, the notches in the
cradle engage behind the loosely mounted screws, and the bottom of the cradle is horizontal and
level (Figure 8: Inserting the Cradle).
Figure 8: Inserting the Cradle
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