2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 283

Driving tips 8-15 3. The crossbar with the 150 LBS Load Label attached onto it is the front crossbar. An arrow is marked on the back of the front crossbar for correct installation. Install the front crossbar so that the arrow faces the front of the vehicle. 1) 12 in (300 mm) 4. Install the front crossbar so that the crossbar end supports are located approximately 12 in (300 mm) rearward from the joints between the roof rails and the front roof rail supports. 1) 2) Lower clamp T-30 torx® head screw 5. Tighten the lower clamps onto the crossbar. Using a torque wrench, loosely tighten the T-30 torx® head screws. NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support together to compress the pads and gain a better alignment of the pieces while trying to start the screw. Use care not to crossthread the screw in the insert. - CONTINUED -