Roof bars 6R0071126 / 6R3071126

Fitting the genuine roof bars to the Volkswagen Polo from 2009 (6R0 071 126 and 6R3 071 126): safety information, parts list, installation, width adjustment and technical data.

Roof bars

Part number:: 6R0 071 126
Vehicle:: Polo 2009– (6R)

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing this original Volkswagen accessory. Please carefully follow the steps described in these instructions and heed all Warnings as well as safety information in this booklet.

Safety information

Warning

Installing or using a roof rack improperly can cause the roof rack and anything on it to fly off the vehicle causing collision and serious personal injury. Always install roof rack and roof rack fixtures carefully following the instructions provided with the roof rack and heed all WARNINGS.

Items that are not properly secured to a roof rack can fall off causing a collision and personal injury.

Always make sure that all bolts and fasteners are properly installed and properly tightened before every trip at each stop during a long trip. Check the system and retighten the bolts as necessary.
All connections must be checked at shorter intervals when driving on rougher roads or over hilly or mountainous terrain. Retighten the bolts and recheck the system often, such as during breaks on a long trip.
Always properly install special fixtures for items such as bicycles, skis, surfboards, etc.
Never use straps or other things that are damaged, not strong enough or not suitable to attach items to a roof rack.

Figure A

Never overload the roof rack.
Always make sure that the total weight of the roof rack, roof rack fixtures and the load being carried on the roof rack is not more than 165 lb (75 kg).
Always follow the instructions for the roof load on page 30 of these installation instructions.

Figure B

Transporting heavy bulky loads on the roof will change the way the vehicle handles by shifting the vehicle's center of gravity, changing its aerodynamics and the way it reacts to side winds. A maximum road speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) is recommended.

Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a more negative effect on the vehicle’s aerodynamics, center of gravity and overall handling.
Always adapt your driving and speed to what you are carrying on the roof as well as to road, traffic, weather and wind conditions.
Always avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
Never exceed the maximum roof rack load maximum axle loads, or the maximum gross vehicle weight ⇒ “Technical Data” booklet of your Owner’s Literature.

Figure C

Always make sure that loads are properly distributed, that heavier items inside the vehicle are near the front, and heavier items on the roof are mounted near the center.

Figure D

Never carry loads that are wider than the roof rack.

Figure E

Never tie the roof rack bars together so that they are under tension.

Figure F

Mount attachments to the roof rack only after the roof rack has been properly and securely installed on the vehicle.

Figure G

Always make sure that the roof rack system and the cargo on it does not interfere with the operation and movement of the sliding/tilt sunroof and the rear hatch, otherwise damage may result.
If your vehicle is equipped with power-operated luggage compartment lid, be sure to adjust the opening angle as described in your vehicle’s Owner’s Literature.

Precautions to help prevent damage to your vehicle

Figure A: maximum roof load 75 kg (165 lbs)

Figure B: a roof load changes the handling: crosswinds, slippery roads

Figure D: no load wider than the roof bars

Figure E: never tie the bars together under tension

Figure F: fit attachments only to properly installed bars

Figure G: the load must not block the tailgate or the sunroof

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Item	Designation	Qty
1	Front carrier unit	1
2	Rear carrier unit	1
3	Profiled cover	1
4	Torque wrench	1
5	Installation instructions	1

Front carrier unit (1), rear carrier unit (2), profiled cover (3), torque wrench (4), installation instructions (5)

Parts list

Parts list
Item	Designation	Qty
1	Tubular section, front	1
2	Tubular section, rear	1
3	Sliding block	4
4	Supporting foot cover	4
5	Screw cover	8
6	Screw M6x16	8
7	Supporting foot, FL	1
8	Supporting foot, FR	1
9	Supporting foot, RL	1
10	Supporting foot, RR	1
11	Screw 4x8	8
12	Tensioning clamp, FL	1
13	Tensioning clamp, FR	1
14	Tensioning clamp, RL	1
15	Tensioning clamp, RR	1
16	Coded tensioning bolt	4
17	Washer, steel	4
18	Sleeve, steel	4
19	Cover cap	4
20	Cover plate	4
21	Screw 2.5x5	4
22	Moulded cap	4
23	Cover section	2
24	Torque wrench	1
25	Fitting instructions	1
26	Front left type sticker	1
27	Rear left type sticker	1

Installing on the vehicle roof

Figure 1

The left underside of the tubular sections have stickers for the front or rear. When installing the roof carrier system, always make sure that the stickers are located on the left-hand side of the vehicle.

Figure 2a

The roof carrier bars may only be installed at the positions as marked, the roof is reinforced at these locations especially for this roof carrier system. On the underside of the side frame at the rear there is one hole between the marks for this purpose. At the front there are two marks.

Figure 2b

The front roof carrier bars are installed as per the rear bars referring to Fig. 2a. The tensioning clamps for the rear roof carrier bars are secured on the vehicle between the marks on the window.

Figure 3

Swing cover plate (20) sideways in a circular movement. Fit torque wrench (24) onto tensioning bolt (16) in direction of arrow. The arrow on the torque wrench must align with the arrow on the tensioning bolt. Loosen tensioning bolt about 20 turns.

Figure 4a

Position the supporting feet (7, 8, 9, 10) on the edge of the roof. From below, guide pin into prescribed hole. Push tensioning clamps (12, 13, 14, 15) upwards and tighten tensioning bolts (16) lightly.

Figure 4b

The roof carrier system is installed as per Fig. 4A. Position the roof carrier system with the supporting feet (7, 8, 9, 10) on the edge of the roof and position the tensioning clamps (12, 13, 14, 15) between the prescribed marks.

Figure 5 a, b, c, d

Align the roof carrier system so that the left supporting feet lie on the edge of the roof (see Fig. 5a). Lightly tighten the left tensioning clamps to prevent the roof rack system slipping. Lightly tighten all tensioning bolts (16) using torque wrench (24).

Figure 5a: left supporting foot on the roof edge

Figure 5c: right supporting foot 2–3 mm from the roof edge: correct

Figure 6

Alternately tighten the tensioning bolts (16) on the left and right sides in two stages to 6 Nm using torque wrench (24). Both arrows on the torque wrench (24) must be directly opposite one another (6 Nm).

Figure 7

To install attachments, open the moulded cap (22) and insert the attachment in the T-groove. Close the moulded cap again.

Figure 8

If attachments are not used, close the T-groove with the cover section (23) by adjusting the cover section to the length of the carrier system.

Adjusting the roof bar width

Nore for the dealer, if, as described under Fig. 5c, the position of the support foot for the particular vehicle is not correctly set.

Figure 9a

Remove the two plastic caps (5) on the underside of the roof bar.

Figure 9b

Use a allen key (metric size 5) to loosen the two bolts (6) until the foot can be moved.
Adjust the roof bar to the correct width (page 17).

Figure 9c

Tighten the two bolts (6) to 10 Nm. Fit the roof bar to the vehicle and check the accuracy of the fit.If the fit does not correspond to that described on page 17, it may be necessary to repeat the adjustment.
Fit plastic caps (5).

Figure 9a: removing the plastic caps (5)

Figure 9b: loosening the bolts (6) and moving the foot

Figure 9c: tightening the bolts (6) to 10 Nm and refitting the caps

Technical data

Weight of roof bars/ suppporting rod set: approximately. 12,1 lb (5,5 kg)

Usable length of profile: Front 39,3 inch (1000 mm) Rear 38,4 inch (975 mm)

Determining the actual roof load:

Weight of roof rack bars/supporting rods

+ Weight of attachments + Weight of cargo on roof rack = Actual roof load

Warning

Overloading a vehicle can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other accident, serious personal injury, and even death.

Carrying more weight than your vehicle was designed to carry will prevent the vehicle from handling properly and increase the risk of the loss of vehicle control.
The brakes on a vehicle that has been overloaded may not be able to stop the vehicle in a safe distance.
Tires on a vehicle that has been overloaded can fail suddenly, including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of control and a crash.
Always make sure that the total weight of the roof rack, roof rack fixtures and the load being carried on the roof rack is not more than 165 lb (75kg).
Never exceed the maximum permissible roof load.
Roof load must be included in any calculation of the total load that your vehicle can carry. Never exceed the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the total weight of the vehicle, including driver, passengers, luggage, roof rack and cargo, trailer hitch and tongue weight of the loaded trailer.
For iinformation about GVWR see tire inflation pressure label on your vehicle and your vehicle’s Owner’s Literature

Care instructions:

Keep the roof bars clean and well maintained at all times, particularly in winter when dirt and salt should be removed at regular intervals to help prevent damage.

For the sake of the environment:

Often the roof bars/supporting rods with/without attachments are left on the vehicle for convenience, even when not needed. The increased wind resistance unnecessarily increases fuel consumption and generates additional noise. Therefore, remove roof rack bars/supporting rods and any attachments when not in use.