STEP II: Determine if your Roof Rack needs to be trimmed. The overall length of your Roof Rack is 58 1/4." Measure the distance between the furthest existing mounting holes, on the vehicle's rooftop. If the distance is 58 1/4" or less, place your Roof Rack over the existing mounting holes, to ensure the mounting feet will cover all existing holes. If trimming is required proceed to STEP III. If trimming is not required proceed to STEP IV.

STEP III: To determine the length needed for your Roof Rack, measure past the furthest existing mounting holes, located in the vehicles roof top. This will give you the length you require. To determine the amount to trim, subtract this length from the overall length of your Roof Rack. (i.e., Your Rack is 58 1/4" and the length you require is 54 1/4", the amount to trim is 4".)

STEP IV: Mount the side bar by placing rack in position and marking location. Mark the location using a drill bit or hole-punch, then pre-drill mounting holes using a 3/8" drill bit. Place well nuts into mounting holes. [If roof rack is to be used as a TV antenna, now is the time to attach coax cable. Attach cable to mounting bolt, before inserting into well nuts, and with two (2) flat washer and TV balun.] Secure roof rack to vehicle roof. DO NOT tighten bolts at this time. Repeat process on second side bar member and proceed to STEP V. [If TV cable is located on second side bar member, use this procedure on side bar member.]

STEP V: With side bar members in position, measure the distance between the side bars, to determine if cross bars will need to be trimmed. If trimming is required proceed to STEP VI. If trimming is not required proceed to STEP VII.

STEP VI: Determine the amount to be trimmed by subtracting the distance between the sidebars and the overall length of your Cross Bars. The distance between the cross bars is 44" and the overall length of your Cross Bar is 48 1/4", the amount to trim is 4 1/4".) IMPORTANT: You must trim an equal amount from each end of the cross bar to ensure a proper fit and alignment. Mark the points on the cross bars and trim using a heavy duty hack saw and blade and a straight edge to ensure a square cut. Proceed to STEP VII.

STEP VII: Secure cross bars to side bars. Tighten side bar mounting bolts snug, but do not over tighten. Complete installation by inserting rubber cover in place, trimming if necessary.

TV Antenna Kit - Electronics Hook Up

Attach one transformer lead to a well nut on stanchion (A).
Attach the other lead on a well nut on stanchion (B).

Well nut tightening torque 5 in-lbs. (0.56 NM) Provides an ultimate tensile strength of 225 lbs.

Silicone around mounting bolts from the inside to help prevent water leaks.

Note: Mounting holes should have interior burrs removed to prevent shorting between the rack mounting bolts and the body of the vehicle. Secure cable and transformer to prevent movement. Cable should use the most direct route to the TV. Never coil or roll up excessive cable, it may cause interference. Avoid laying cable on or next to electrical wiring.