Yakima Q Tower User Manual

1033430H-1/33
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO
OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR Vehicle, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS
PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
Part# 1033430 Rev.H
Vehicle-specific Q-Clips
and crossbars are sold
separately in pairs.
Q-CLIPS
VINYL PADS
CLIP SHEET
BASE PADS
CROSSBARS
Q-TOWER (2X)
END CAP (2X)
LOCK HOUSING (2X)
STICKERS (1x)
CLIP FASTENER (2X)
TAPE MEASURE (1X)
BY THE PAIR

Yakima Q Tower Specifications

General

Product Type	Roof Rack Tower
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Color	Black
Lock Compatibility	Yakima SKS (Same Key System) lock cores (sold separately)
Weight Capacity	165 lbs
Installation	Tool-free
Mounting System	Q Clips

Summary

Q-Tower System Overview and Components

Anatomy of the Q-Tower

Detailed breakdown of the Q-Tower components and parts.

Q-Clip Families Explained

Categorization of different Q-Clip types for vehicle attachment.

Installation Preparation and Measurement

Initial Setup and Vehicle Measurements

Steps for removing covers, opening towers, and finding vehicle-specific measurements.

Setting Front Crossbar Measurements

Instructions for measuring and centering the front crossbar.

Positioning Front Towers on Vehicle

Guidance on cleaning the roof and setting the front towers.

Setting Rear Crossbar Measurements

Instructions for measuring and centering the rear crossbar.

Positioning Rear Towers and Measurements

Guidance on placing rear towers and using combined measurements.

Installing and Securing Towers

Attaching Towers to Crossbars

Process for sliding towers onto crossbars and initial tightening.

Securing Tower Assemblies

Tightening tower/bar assemblies and installing covers.

Assemble and Attach Q-Clips

Steps for assembling Q-Clips, lock housings, and attaching them.

Loosely Attach Cam Covers

Procedure for loosely attaching cam covers to the towers.

Finalizing Installation and Safety

Achieving Balanced Tower Tension

Objective and technique for achieving balanced tower tension.

Performing Safety Checks

Procedure for checking tower and clip security with doors open.

Locking Towers and Load Security

Instructions for locking towers and tying down long loads.

Weight Limits and Warnings

Information on product weight limits and specific vehicle warnings.