How To Use The Hyundai Tucson Roof Rack

October 31st, 2022 by
The Hyundai Tucson is known as the modern adventure SUV. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a carpool drive around the city, it can help you make the most of every mile. As you journey through life, the Tucson can help get you there. One of the perks of the stylish and contemporary SUV is that it gives you plenty of cargo space.  

You’ve purchased a new Hyundai Tucson and now you’re ready to accessorize it. While the cargo area supplies you with 80.3 cu.ft. when the rear seats are folded down, you also have the option of attaching a roof rack for even more cargo-carrying room.  

 

How To Install A Hyundai Roof Rack

You have the availability on your Tucson to install Hyundai crossbars into the side rails on the top of the SUV. These car roof rack bars are durable and suited for lugging around lots of equipment.

When purchasing the Hyundai crossbars, the kit will include:
Quick reference guide
Rear crossbar
Front crossbar
Wrench
Top cover strip
Lower cover strip set
End cap kit-left and right
Attachment hardware set
Foot cover

Step 1
Clean the side rails that are installed on the roof.

Step 2
Unlock all four (4) plastic cylinders by turning them counterclockwise.
Carefully remove all four (4) foot covers.
Set all four (4) foot covers aside in a safe location.
If vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, skip to step 4.

Step 3
Locate the front crossbar.
Verify the rounded profile of the crossbar faces forward for proper orientation.
Carefully place the front crossbar onto the roof side rails. Ensure the crossbar brackets wrap around the roof rails.
Position the front crossbar’s foot front rubber edge 25.2” from the forward most edge of the roof side rail on both sides of the vehicle.
Locate the rear crossbar.
Verify the rounded profile of the crossbar faces forward for proper orientation.
Carefully place the rear crossbar onto the roof side rails. Ensure the crossbar brackets wrap around the roof rails.
Position the rear crossbar’s foot front rubber edge between 27.6” and 33.5” from the edge of the front crossbar’s foot forward rubber edge on both sides of the vehicle.
Skip to step 5.

Step 4 – Vehicle with sunroof
Locate the front crossbar.
Verify the rounded profile of the crossbar faces forward for proper orientation.
Carefully place the front crossbar onto the roof side rails. Ensure the crossbar brackets wrap around the roof rails.
Position the front crossbar’s foot front rubber edge 29” from the forward most edge of the roof side rail on both sides of the vehicle.
Locate the rear crossbar.
Verify the rounded profile of the crossbar faces forward for proper orientation.
Carefully place the rear crossbar onto the roof side rails. Ensure the crossbar brackets wrap around the roof rails.
Position the rear crossbar’s foot front rubber edge between 27.6” and 33.5” from the edge of the front crossbar’s foot forward rubber edge on both sides of the vehicle.

Step 5
Using a tape measure, confirm the load carriers protrusion on the left and right side are equal on both crossbars.
Using the provided wrench, snug all four (4) bolts.
Using a 5mm Allen wrench and torque wrench, torque the driver’s side front and rear crossbar bolts to: 3.00 N.m. Repeat on the passenger side.
Torque the passenger’s side front and rear crossbar bolts to: 6.00 N.m. Repeat on the driver’s side.
Ensure all four (4) bolts are properly torque and that the brackets are properly seated onto the roof side rails.

Step 6
Carefully align and reinstall all four (4) foot covers. Turn the plastic cylinders clockwise to lock the foot covers in place.

Step 7
Slide the plastic scales towards the feet.
Grab each crossbar and move it up, forward and side to side ensuring they are securely fastened to the side roof rails. No movement should occur.
Place the provided wrench and quick reference guide into the vehicle’s glove box.

To view the step-by-step instructions with illustrations, click here.

 
 
 
 

Roof Rack Tips

Having a roof rack allows oversized items like a bike or kayak to go up on the roof while leaving more room inside for passengers to have a comfortable ride. But keep in mind that there are limits as to how much you can pile on the top of your Tucson. The crossbars have a weight limit of 165 pounds. You want to make sure that you do not exceed this weight or the total weight that the SUV can safely carry.

When loading up the roof rack, evenly distribute the load. Check the height of the load to make sure that you can drive in tunnels or in parking structures.

Always use the crossbars. Do not place items directly on the roof.

Be sure to check the tie-downs throughout your trip.

You may need to take the foot off the gas a bit while driving, especially on turns. Allow extra stopping time.

 
 
 
 

For All Your Hyundai Needs, Come To Hyundai Of Yakima

Having a roof rack for cars and SUVs is a big convenience. It’s a great accessory to enhance your experience with your new Hyundai Tucson. Our awesome parts staff can help with your roof rack order. They can place the order and if you are hesitant to install the crossbars yourself, they can help schedule a service appointment for you.

Whatever your service needs, we want to be the first place you think of. Whether it’s an oil change or something more technical, our certified and experienced technicians can handle the job.

While our service techs are the best at what they do, so is our sales team. They can show you our new and used vehicles that we have available and help you find the best fit for your needs.

We proudly serve the Yakima community, from the Yakima Valley all the way to Kennewick and Pasco. If you have any questions on how we can help you, please call us at (509) 248-1500 or contact us online.

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