2004 Ford Freestar Owner's Manual - Page 90

Driver Controls To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to the desired location and tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. To remove the cross-bar (if equipped) assembly: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel (2) at both ends of the cross-bar (1) and slide the cross-bar (1) to the end of the side rails (4). 2. Remove the two thumbwheels (2), clamps (3) and cross-bar (1) from the side rails (4). To install the cross-bar (if equipped) assembly: Note: Ensure that both cross-bars are installed with the arrow, located on the bottom of the cross-bar end, facing towards the front of the vehicle. 1. Position the cross bar (1) on the side rails (4) with the arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle. 2. Align the clamps (3) under the side rails (4) and install the thumbwheels (2) through the cross bar (1) and side rails (4) into the clamps (3). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the other cross-bar. Note: When the cross-bars are not in use, remove or move the cross-bars to the back of the roof rack for optimum wind noise. 90 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)