2005 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 321

Driving tips A MAXIMUM LOAD A B HS8028BC C A) Load label B) Direction arrow label C) 6 in (150 mm) A) Crossbar end support B) T-30 torx® head screw 1. Before placing the crossbar on the roof rails, make sure that the T-30 torx® head screw is fully loosened from each end support. 2. Spread the inner clamp and the end support as far apart as possible. 3. With the front direction arrow label on the top right side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the vehicle, carefully place the crossbar across the top of the vehicle so that the crossbar end supports rest on the top of the roof rails approximately 6 inches (150 mm) rearward in the front radius of the roof rail. 4. Move the end support and inner clamp to hook under the end of the roof rail on both sides and loosely assemble the T-30 torx® head screw with the tool provided into the threaded insert in the inner clamp on each end of the crossbar. 8-20 FRONT ONT 100 LBS. EVENLY DISTRIBUTED B HS8026BC