2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

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5. Load the rear glass in its storage pocket in the
midgate using the lower edge of the rear glass to
guide it behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (E).
Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket
(with grab handles facing you) until the next step.
6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top
corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position.
You may need to push the corner of the rear glass to
allow the lock knob to engage more easily.

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Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked
position, the rear glass is securely stored.
7. Push both latch levers (A) up to the locked position.
You should hear a click when each latch lever locks
correctly.
Rear seats can be returned to the normal position
when the rear glass is out and stored properly in the
storage pocket.

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Reinstalling the Rear Glass
To reinstall the rear glass, do the following:
1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A),
located near the upper corners of the rear glass,
so they unlatch.
2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn
the glass lock knobs, located at both top corners of
the glass storage pocket, to the unlocked position.
3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using
the grab handles.
4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place
the bottom edge in the lower channel of the
window frame.

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Be sure to align the
rear glass side
-to-side
using the alignment
arrows (G) as shown
in the picture.
5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the
rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the
grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you.
6. Use one hand to push the rear glass flat against the
window frame and with your free hand push each
latch lever up until it locks. You should hear a click
when each latch lever locks correctly.

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Lowering the Midgate
The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of
your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be
either installed in its normal position, or it can be
removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket.
To lower the Midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to
be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to
fold. See ªRear Seatsº in the Index for more
information.
At this point you may choose to remove the rear
glass following the instructions given previously or
leave the rear glass in place.
Rear Glass in Normal Position
2. Standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand
against the Midgate so it does not fall forward
unexpectedly. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise
and pull the Midgate toward you.

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3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat.Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket
Standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand against
the crossbar so the Midgate does not fall forward
unexpectedly. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and
pull the Midgate toward you.

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If you lower the Midgate with the rear glass in the stored
position, you will notice that the entire crossbar (the bar
with the release handle) will lower with the Midgate.
This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar
lowers with the Midgate, it will be heavier. As you
lower the Midgate in this configuration be ready for the
extra weight and be careful not to let the Midgate fall
out of your hands as you lower it.Raising the Midgate
To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the
Midgate up with a firm swinging motion (this will help
to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to
engage the latches) until it latches into place securely.
If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it
back, do so using the instructions given previously.

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Tailgate
Use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock the tailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while
pulling the tailgate toward you.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until
it latches.
After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towards
you to be sure it is latched securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for
different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be
removed without assistance, you may want someone to
assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to
the vehicle.
To remove the tailgate, do the following:
1. Raise the tailgate
slightly and release both
retaining cable clips.
To release the retaining
cable clips, lift the cable
so it points straight out
and push the cable clip
forward.