Difference between revisions of "Fitting a removlable bike rack G7"
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| − | This | + | This fitment of the universal halfords bike rack on the G7. |
There are 6 mounting points for this unit, it has | There are 6 mounting points for this unit, it has | ||
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* Two lower mounts | * Two lower mounts | ||
| − | The first thing when fitting the unit is to open the boot and fit the top mounts they | + | *The first thing when fitting the unit is to open the boot and fit the top mounts they simply slide through on the outer side of the hinges. Photos below; |
| − | [[Image:RKDE_24. | + | [[Image:RKDE_24.JPG]] |
| − | [[Image:RKDE_25. | + | [[Image:RKDE_25.JPG]] |
| + | Once fitted you will close the boot, NOTE: you can not open the boot from this point on! | ||
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| + | *with the boot lid close insert the side clips, this simply clips around the boot lid, it is coated so no damage will be done. | ||
| + | [[Image:RKDE_23.JPG]] | ||
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| + | *fit the lower mounts, this is where it looks like this was designed for the car, you will notice under the car there is a hole just where you need it to be. The metal loops on the nylon strap fit in here and are very secure! do this on both sides. | ||
| + | [[Image:RKDE_27.JPG]] | ||
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| + | *Open the rack to fit and attack straps to according clips, do not tighten until they are all on then start to centre the rack by tightening the straps. | ||
| + | [[Image:RKDE_28.JPG]] | ||
| + | NOTE; the lower part of the rack should sit nicely below your bumper. | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
| + | YOUR DONE! | ||
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| + | Place your bike on then tighten all the straps and tye | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 31 December 2006
This fitment of the universal halfords bike rack on the G7.
There are 6 mounting points for this unit, it has
- Two top mounts
- Two side mounts
- Two lower mounts
- The first thing when fitting the unit is to open the boot and fit the top mounts they simply slide through on the outer side of the hinges. Photos below;
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Once fitted you will close the boot, NOTE: you can not open the boot from this point on!
- with the boot lid close insert the side clips, this simply clips around the boot lid, it is coated so no damage will be done.
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- fit the lower mounts, this is where it looks like this was designed for the car, you will notice under the car there is a hole just where you need it to be. The metal loops on the nylon strap fit in here and are very secure! do this on both sides.
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- Open the rack to fit and attack straps to according clips, do not tighten until they are all on then start to centre the rack by tightening the straps.
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NOTE; the lower part of the rack should sit nicely below your bumper.
YOUR DONE!
Place your bike on then tighten all the straps and tye
