Subaru Outback Manuals 2020 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 436

428 Loading Your Vehicle using the torque wrench. The tightening torque is approximately 8.9 + 2.2 lbf·ft (12 + 3.0 N·m, 1.2 + 0.3 kgf·m). 2. Remove the plastic plug of the roof rail holder by using the torque wrench. 3. Remove the bolt of the crossbar by using the torque wrench and pull this side out. 4. Pull out the other side of the crossbar from the roof rail holder by pulling up the cover. 5. Install both ends of the crossbar into the other holders. 6. Tighten the bolt of the crossbar by 7. Install the plastic plug by pushing it into the hole until it is fully seated. ! How to re-stow bars CAUTION s08aj0803 Do not use the bars as roof rails when the bars are stowed. 1. Check that the rear crossbar is stowed in the front side holder.