– Tensioning lever with lock

If the tensioning lever will not close:
Turn the tensioning lever counterclockwise by one or two turns (
Figure 10 -B-).
Adjust the tensioning lever towards
the retainer plate using the required
amount of force ( Figure 11 -C-).

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Figure 11

4.7.3

Close the tensioning levers on the retainer plate (rear) in the same way

4.7.4

Check that the bicycle rack can NO longer move in the roof transport system.

Fit bicycle on the bicycle rack.
5.1

Preparatory work
1
2
3
4

–
–
–
–

Lock on rotary knob
Button
Frame holder (claw)
Support tube – pivoting

5.1.1

Open the frame holder (claw) in the
pivoting support tube ( Figure 12
-C-): Open the lock on the rotary
knob ( Figure 12 -A-) and press
the button ( Figure 12 -B-).

5.1.2

Swivel support tube with frame
holder (claw) upwards ( Figure
12 -D-).

Figure 12

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The following frame sizes on the bicycle frame down tube are permitted ( Fig. 13):

5.2

•

for oval tube cross-section: x = 22 to 80 mm; Y = 22 to 100 mm

•

for circular cross-section: x = 22 to 80 mm

Fit bicycle

Figure 13
5.2.1

Carefully place the bicycle on the
bicycle rack with the help of another
person ( Figure 14 -A-) and hold it
securely.
1
2
3

– Carrier profile for bicycle
rack
– Support tube (pivoting)
with frame holder (claw)
– Rotary knob on quickrelease clamp

Information
Pay particular attention to the
following points when positioning
the frame holder (claw)/bicycle
frame down tube:
Figure 14

•

The frame holder (claw) must
enclose the bicycle frame
down tube at the centre

•

The frame holder (claw) must be close to the chain wheel so that the (pivoting)
support tube and bicycle frame down tube (depending on design) form an
angle of approx. 90°

•

Be careful of any cables/lines on the bicycle frame down tube!

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Position frame holder (claw) on the down tube of the bicycle frame at the center (
Figure 14 -C-) and close to the chain wheel ( Figure 14 -B-).

5.2.3

Turn rotary knob to the right until the frame holder (claw) secures the down tube (
Figure 14 -D-).

5.2.4

Align wheel mount (front/rear)
vertically under the wheel hubs of
the front/rear wheel ( Figure 15).
1
2
3
4

5.2.5

– Front wheel mount
– Rear wheel mount
– Tension strap for wheel
mount (front/rear)
– Rotary knob

Turn rotary knob ( Figure 15 -4-)
as far as possible to the right.

Figure 15
5.2.6

Guide tension strap between the
spokes over the wheel rim. Center
the rim protector over the wheel rim
( Figure 16 -top-).
1
2
3
4

5.2.7

–
–
–
–

Tension strap
Turnbuckle
Rim protector
Lock on rotary knob

Insert tension strap into the turnbuckle. Tighten tension strap on
both sides in such a way ( Figure
16 -arrows-) that the tension strap
secures the wheel symmetrically
( Figure 16 -bottom-).
Check the distance from the ends of
the tension strap to the roof of the
vehicle.

5.2.8

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Figure 16

Check that the bicycle is fitted securely in the bicycle rack by shaking it.

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Close the lock on the rotary knob ( Figure 16 -4-). The frame holder (claw) can no
longer be opened.

Align bicycle with bicycle rack with respect to the roof transport system and vehicle.
5.3.1

Sideways, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle ( Figure
17):
•

•

•

5.3.2

Overhang to the rear: Gap "X"
must be maintained when the
rear lid or tailgate is open fully.

Carefully open the rear lid/tailgate
of the vehicle and adjust gap "X"
with respect to the bicycle/bicycle
rack.
ONLY for vehicles with (automatic)
rear lid/powerlift tailgate: Set the
opening angle (opening height) of
the rear lid ( Owner’s Manual,
'Adjusting the opening height of the
tailgate' in section on 'Tailgate').

5.3.4

Figure 17

Overhang to the rear (rear
window/rear lid or tailgate  Figure
18):
•

5.3.3

Bicycle with bicycle rack, fitted
by itself: Symmetrical with
respect to the center of the
vehicle/roof transport system
Bicycle with bicycle rack and
other carrier systems (e.g. a
second bicycle rack or roof
box): Carrier systems, as
well as the load, must not hit
against each other during the
trip.
Bicycle with bicycle rack and
other carrier systems must
NOT project over the surface
area of the vehicle.

Close the caps on the roof transport
system.

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6.1

Open the tensioning levers (3 ea.) on the bicycle rack. Carefully slide the bicycle rack to the
side of the vehicle on which you want to remove the bicycle (the open frame holder (claw) is
facing the relevant side of the vehicle).
Close the tensioning levers (3 ea.) on the bicycle rack again.

6.2

Unlock the lock on the rotary knob ( Figure
19 -A-).
1
2
3

6.3

– Lock on rotary knob
– Tension strap for wheel mount
(front/rear)
– Button

Loosen tension strap for wheel mount
(front/rear) and guide it through the front/rear
wheel ( Figure 19 -B-).
Figure 19

6.4

Hold the bicycle securely and press the
button ( Figure 20 -C-).
1
2

– Button
– Frame holder

The frame holder opens ( Figure 20 -D-).
6.5

Carefully remove the bicycle with the help of
another person.

Figure 20

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Swivel the frame holder (claw) and support
tube onto the rear wheel mount ( Figure 21
-A-) and secure it to the wheel mount with the
tension strap.
1
2
3
4
5
6

7

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–
–
–
–
–
–

Support tube (pivoting)
Frame holder (claw)
Tension strap
Wheel mount (front)
Lock on rotary knob
Lock on tensioning lever

6.7

Guide (front) tension strap into the lock for
the wheel mount ( Figure 21 -5-), align it
symmetrically and then tighten it.

6.8

Align bicycle rack symmetrically on the roof
transport system carrier bars. Adjust the
tensioning lever and close the lock on the
tensioning lever ( Figure 21 -7-).

Figure 21

Remove bicycle rack.
7.1

The bicycle rack is removed in reverse order.

7.2

Close the caps on the roof transport system.

7.3

Store the bicycle rack and accessories.

66 92 31 00:

–Bicycle rack (1 x) installed–
Includes:
Unpacking bicycle rack, reading instructions for use and fitting
one bicycle rack.
Without:
Fitting roof transport system, fitting and removing bicycle.

Labor time: 40 TU

66 92 31 50:

–Bicycle rack (2 x) installed–
Includes:
Unpacking another bicycle rack and fitting it on the open roof
transport system.
Without:
Fitting roof transport system, fitting and removing bicycle.

Labor time: 10 TU

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courses. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some Porsche vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of a vehicle. Porsche special
tools may be necessary in order to perform certain operations identified in these bulletins. Use of tools and procedures other than those Porsche recommends in these bulletins may be detrimental to the
safe operation of your vehicle, and may endanger the people working on it. Properly trained Porsche technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job properly and
safely. Part numbers listed in these bulletins are for reference only. The work procedures updated electronically in the Porsche PIWIS diagnostic and testing device take precedence and, in the event of a
discrepancy, the work procedures in the PIWIS Tester are the ones that must be followed.

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