– Align the roof bar laterally — make sure it sits correctly on
the roof edge
-arrow-.
The gap -a- must not exceed 1 mm.
If the plastic base supports are not flush with the roof sup-
port -18-, we recommend that you have the width adjust-
ment checked and corrected by a qualified workshop.
Ad-
justing the carrier unit width ⇒ “Adjusting the carrier unit
width” on page 15. Install the carrier units before doing
so.
– Gently tighten the bolts -14- alternately using the torque
wrench
-21-.
– Check the position of the plastic base supports with the roof
support -18- and claw fasteners -15- and correct as neces-
sary.
– Tighten one tensioning bolt -14- after another using the tor-
que wrench -21- until the torque wrench makes an audible
clicking sound. This indicates that the correct tightening tor-
que has been applied.
Installation instructions - Audi A5 (5F) Coupé 2017 ►
Edition 01
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3 Installing/removing carrier units on the vehicle