Rain-X Latitude Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, were going to do a test fit of part number rx5079281 from Rain-X. This is their latitude windshield wiper blade. A couple things to know about this part, it is designed for use in rain, snow, and sleet. It has a beam style construction that applies the even pressure across the entire length of the blade. It also has an aerodynamic design to help reduce wind drag and noise and lift. The rubber squeegee has built in UV inhibitors to help protect it from the sunlight.
Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, were going to do a test fit of part number rx30226 from Rain-X; this is our weather beater windshield wiper blade. A couple things to know about this wiper blade is that it is a frame styled design for multiple pressure points to give it even pressure across the windshield. Its built from a galvanized steel frame to help stand up to the elements and the rubber edge also has built in UV inhibitors to help protect it from the sunlight. Well go ahead and start off our test fit by removing the original wiper blade. Theres a small tab that we have to push to release it and then go ahead and slide it off the arm. Our arms a J-style, so it will be easy install the new blade.
Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, were going to do a test fit of part number rx880009 from Rain-X, this is our fusion windshield wiper blade. One thing to know is that this design for service in snow and sleet as well as rain. It has a frame style design that has multiple pressure points along the blade to attach it to the windshield. It also has built in UV inhibitors to help protect the squeegee from the sunlight. It also has a durable casing on the frame to help prevent ice and snow buildup. To start off our test fit, well go ahead and remove the original wiper blades that are on the vehicle.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio well be test fitting the Glacier snow chains, part number PW1030. Well be working with a tire size of 185 65515. A few notes about these chains, they are designed for passenger vehicles with limited wheel well clearance. They work on either front or rear wheel drive vehicles. Well lay out our chains first on the ground and well make sure that the hooks on the side of the chains are facing away from the tires. Well go ahead and lay it on the tire, and then well tuck the one end going toward the front underneath the front of the wheel as far as possible.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio were going to do a test fit of part number PW1026. This is Glacier cable snow tire chains. Well be working with the tire size of 185/65/515. A few notes about these chains that its designed for passenger vehicles with limited wheel to wheel clearance or if youll need a front or rear wheel drive vehicles. Well lay out our chains first on eh ground. Well make sure that the hooks on the side of the chains are facing away from the tires.
Thule Raceway Platform Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on our 2013 Kia Rio well be test fitting the Thule raceway platform style two bike carrier, part number TH9003. Now weve already pre-assembled our bike rack and gone ahead and set it up according to the fit guide instructions found within the bike rack. Were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well place the bike rack on the deck lid where we can take the two top cables and hook it to the deck lid just behind the rear window. Well then tighten them down just snug so that the bike rack stays on the vehicle. Well then take the two lower cables, hook them to the deck lid just above the rear bumper fascia.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be testing the Yakima Roof Rack System 58-inch crossbars, part number Y00409, Q83 clips, part number Y00683 and the Q Towers, part number Y00124.To begin our test fit with the roof rack system already assembled well go and open the front passenger and driver side door. Well set the front crossbars onto the front part of the roof and measure it from the glass to the first part of the tower. The measurement from the glass to the front of the tower is 10-1/2 inches. Well the repeat this for the opposite side to make sure that the crossbar is perpendicular to the vehicle.Once we have established equal measurements on both the drivers side and passenger side well go ahead and tighten down the tower to secure it in place.After the first crossbar is assembled well then go ahead and open the rear passenger and driver side doors, setting the rear crossbar on top of the roof and then measuring the crossbars spread. The crossbar spread is an important measurement as it will determine what accessories are optional for this particular roof rack system.The crossbar spread for this particular vehicle is 26-1/2 inches. Once you have established a crossbar spread for the driver side and passenger side of the vehicle you can then tighten down the towers and secure with a black clamp.That concludes todays fit for the Yakima Roof Rack System on this 2013 Kia Rio.
Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Cargo Basket Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket, part number Y07070.To begin our test fit well loosen up the brackets and set the basket on to the crossbars. Once the basket is positioned evenly on the crossbars well secure the brackets using the bolt and wing nut.That concludes todays test fit for the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket, part number Y07070 on this 2013 Kia Rio. .
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Yakima Forklift Roof-mounted Bike Carrier, part number Y02098.To begin our test fit well loosen up the joist of the carrier and set them on the crossbars of the roof system. Once you have made the bike carrier perpendicular to the crossbars, so here the joist around the crossbars and tighten with a wing nut.To load the bike, once the bike carrier is secure you can insert the skewer and undo the tray strap. Set the bike onto the bike carrier and slide the skewer through the forks. Tighten down the skewer, lock it into place and then secure with a tray strap at the rear of the carrier.That concludes todays test fit for the Yakima Forklift Root-mounted Bike Carrier, part number Y02098 on this 2013 Kia Rio. .
Yakima Roof Rack Fairing Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Yakima Fairing, part number Y07048.To begin our test fit, well take the fairing and snap the black clips around the crossbar then well set up the fairing and secure it down with the pinning clip. Well secure the fairing with the bolt and wing nut.That concludes todays test fit for the Yakima Fairing, part number Y0748 on this 2013 Kia Rio. .
Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Thule Raceway 2-Bike Carrier, part number TH9001.Before we begin our test fit, we will first need to adjust the bike carrier to their correct size for the vehicle. The instructions will tell you what measurement your trunk rack needs to be atFor this model, the trunk rack will need to be the size 7. Well then take the trunk mounted carrier and set it on to the trunk, attached the first set of hooks to the top of the trunk and the second set of hooks to the rear of the trunk and use the grey knobs located at the right and left side of the carrier to tighten up the cables.Once the cables are secured and tightened were now ready to load the bike. To load the bike lift up on the grey handle and tilt the cradle arms towards you. Once the cradle arms are in place again, push down on the grey handle to lock it in place and undo the cradle straps. Set the bike onto the frame cradles secure it with the cradle straps.That concludes this test fit for the Thule Raceway 2-Bike Carrier, part number TH9001 on this 2013 Kia Rio.
RockyMounts PitchFork Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Rockymounts Pitchfork Roof-mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY0438.To begin our test fit, well set the bike here onto the crossbars and secure the clip on the front crossbar and the rear crossbar. On the front crossbar, youll use an Allen key to tighten the clip and on the rear crossbar you use a wing nut to tighten the bolt. Once the bike carrier is tightened down and secured on the crossbars you go ahead and take your skewer and slide your skewer into the bike carrier and undo the rear tray strapYoull set your bike onto the bike carrier and insert the skewer through the forks. Turn the skewer and then clamp it down to tighten and then secure it with a rear tray strap.That concludes todays test fit for the Rockymounts Pitchfork Roof-mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY0438 on this 2013 Kia Rio. .
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Yakima Quickback 2-Bike Carrier, part number Y02621.To begin our test fit well set the carrier onto the trunk with the cradle arms towards the top of the trunk mount facing outward. Well then use the straps at the top of the carrier to hook to the top of the trunk and then straps towards the bottom of the carrier to hook to the bottom of the trunk and then pull the straps tight to secure the carrier in place.Once the carrier is tightened in place you can fold out the access strap and place it in a black clip.To load the bike, first, make sure that the cradle arms are level or at a level bit of an angle facing up then undo the cradle straps. Set the bike onto the frame cradles and secure with the cradle straps.That concludes todays test fit for the Yakima Quickback 2-Bike Carrier, part number Y02621 on this 2013 Kia Rio. .
Yakima KingJoe Pro Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Rio
Today on this 2013 Kia Rio, well be test fitting the Yakima King Joe Pro 2-Bike Carrier, part number Y02624.To begin our test fit, well set the carrier onto the trunk and use the grey dials located at each end of the carrier to adjust it to fit it correctly. Once you have determined appropriate setting for the vehicle take the straps at the top of the carrier and hook it to the top of the trunk and again the straps at the bottom of the carrier to the bottom of the trunk and pull them tight to secure it tightly to the trunk.Once the carrier fits snug against the trunk you can open up the right handles located at the inside center of the carrier to pull their cradle arms out then push the red handle back in to secure it.To load the bike, undo the cradle straps, set the bike onto the frame cradles and secure it again with the cradle straps.That concludes todays test fit for the Yakima King Joe Pro 2-Bike Carrier, part number Y02624 on our 2013 Kia Rio. .
