1999 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 57

Doors and locks J Removal and installation of the crossbars CAUTION Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be thrown forward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in a dangerous road hazard. The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry cargo. B To remove the crossbar 1. Loosen without removing the T-30 torx head screw from each crossbar end support and clamp. 2. Move the end support and inner clamp to unhook under the bottom of the roof rail on both sides. 3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails. NOTE It may be necessary to move the Front crossbar rearward, near the center of the roof rail for easier removal. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed. B To install the crossbar Front crossbar: Front crossbar has the Load Label on left-hand side. HS1006BB - CONTINUED - 1-31