FreshSesh,
PowderHound & Big PowderHound

Carrier (2x)SkiLift (2x)universal mounting
bracket (4x)Hex Key withBolt (2x)(mounting bracket parts:)
Hex Wrench (1x)Base Screw (4x)Slider Top (4x)SkiLift (2x)
Button HeadScrew (2x)Square Nut (4x)
Pad (4x)

Lock Core (2x)Control Key (1x)(flat edge)

Bail Screw (8x)installedLong Bail Screw (8x)for somelarger factory bars
Upper Bail (4x)Lower Bail (4x)Locking Keys (2x)Vinyl Pad Sheets (2x)for factory bars

IMPORTANT WARNING: IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELYATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULDCAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKSAND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THEPRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THEINSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO
NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND
ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLEDBY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE OR AUTO BODY SHOP.

Part #1033546 Rev.B1033546B-1/18

SKIS AND BOARDSUNDER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12” (30cm) and 24” (61cm)

CROSSBARSPREADSKIS AND BOARDSOVER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12” (30cm) and 36” (91cm)

YAKIMA Q TOWERS: DO NOT REPOSITION YOUR TOWERS!

Remove base screw

remove one bail screw

Use hex wrench.

• Use hex wrench.
• Loosen theremaining screw,
but leave it in place.

Factory bars:
Check for proper screw length• Some factory bars may
require the long bailscrews.
• Screws must extend
below bail.

if screws are too short,
use the longer screws
includedIn some cases, the bails
may not be parallel.

OKwork on a flat surface

Open carrier (they open two ways):

LIFT BOTTOM OF BUTTON…

PUSH TOP OF BUTTON…

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OPEN

Assemble

Attach upper Bailto Slider top• Insert basescrew
through holein pad.
• Position slider
top onto screw.

• Align the base screw
with square nut (insideupper bail.)• Use hex wrench toengage the screw
and nut.
• Do not tighten
yet.

Close carrier with firmpressure

Move sliding
bail to expose
screw holes.

Insert Second bailscrew throughupper bail only.

Repeat assembly
for remaining
hardwareSlide carrier assembly onto crossbar
Round bars

square bars

factory bars

If desired, attach vinyl pads to undersideof factory bars to protect finish.
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Secure mounting assembly

Open Carrier• Slide carrier to expose
unsecured bail screw.
• Use hex wrench totighten screws.

LOAD SKIS ORSNOWBOARDS

Tighten Carriers to Universal mounts• Load ski tips to the rear of  your car.
• Load bindings between the carriers.

Make sure carriers
are verticallyaligned.

In some cases theuniversal mount will
sit at an angle.

Verify binding clearance
If you need more binding clearance, or if
factory bars are arched and cannot alignwith carriers,

If you have sufficient
clearance,

CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP for
skilift attachment.

PROCEED TO STEP 23

Skilift installation: Open carriers

Remove base screw athinged-end of carriers.

-OR-Loosen front basescrew, but do notremove the screw.

Lift hinged sideof carrier

Reinstallbase screw
into mounting
hardware.

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Attach SkiLift touniversal mountAttach SkiLift
to Carrier

Tighten frontbase screws• Use button head screw.
• Tighten with hex wrench.

• Attach hex bolt and hex key, then tighten.

Tighten any loose bail screws
to secure the brackets to thecrossbars.

• Loosen any bail screws to reposition
mounting brackets for better fit.

CLOSE CARRIERS WITH
FIRM PRESSURE

VERIFY THE CLOSURE!
• Pull upward on upper section ofcarrier to see if the carrier can open.
• If it opens, apply more pressure when
closing the carrier.

INSTALL SKS LOCKS
Use a key todislodge theblack plastic
plug from thelock housing.

Insert the non-numberedControl Key into the lock core.

IMPORTANT
You may need to rotate the small hole inside the lockUse the inserted key
to install the locks intothe lock housings.

housing so that the point on the lock core will align.

On some housings, youmust rotate the moving
parts behind the housing.

Push the core all the way into the housing.
Hold the core with the tip of your thumb as
you pull out the non-numbered Control Key.
The lock should remain in the housing.

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Use the locking keys to LOCK UP.
NOTE: If you wish to remove the core, the lockmust be in the unlocked position, and you must
use the non-numbered Control Key. Insert theControl Key completely to pull the core out.

CLOSE CARRIERS BEFORELOCKING THEM!

*SKS refers to the Yakima Same Key System. Refer to your Yakima rack or accessory instructions for Yakima’s Lifetime Warranty.

RECORD YOUR KEY NUMBER:(located on the set of locking keys)

Register online at www.yakima.com
for Key Club Membership (to order
additional matching cores or keys).

REAR HATCHVERIFY THE CLOSURE after
every installation andbefore driving away.
If you remove carriers, follow
instructions to reinstall.
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECUREDACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENTHARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE
EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.

ALWAYS USE CAUTION
WHEN OPENING YOUR HATCH.

WEIGHT LIMITSRACKFollow the YAKIMA Fit List or check online atYakima.com for your rack’s weight limit. Do not
exceed the weight limit of your vehicle’s racks.

Powderhound/Fresh Sesh - 9.7 lbs. / 4.4 kg
Big PowderHound- 12.4 lbs. / 5.6 kg

LOAD=Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unlessotherwise noted.

*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant on screws.
Use a soft cloth with water and mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
REMOVE RACKS AND CARRIERS BEFORE ENTERING AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.

To extend the life of your product, remove thecarrier and clean at the end of the season

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer or call(888)925-4621
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST

This product is covered by YAKIMA's “Love It Till You Leave It”
Limited Lifetime Warranty To obtain a copy of this warranty,
go online to www.yakima.com or email us atyakwarranty@yakima.com or call (888) 925-4621

K EEP
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