2004 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 300

Driving tips NOTE It may be necessary to start the inner clamp and end support at the center of the roof rail for easier installation, then move the crossbar forward. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed. 5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if available, use a T-30 torx® bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30 torx® head screws to 30 to 35 inch lbs. (3.4 to 4.0 N-m, 0.35 to 0.41 kg-m) of torque (or tighten securely with the torx® wrench provided). Rear crossbar: 2 FRONT FRONT 1 6 in (150 mm) 1) T-30 torx® head screw 2) Front arrow label HS8027BB Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar. NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches (150 mm) forward of the rear radius in the roof rail. Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be - CONTINUED - 8-21