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NOTICE:
The cargo covers are designed to support 250 lbs.
(113 kg) each on top of them. Exceeding the
weight limit can damage the cargo covers.
This damage would not be covered by your
vehicle's warranty.
Your vehicle is equipped with a three-piece cargo cover
system. The cargo panels can be removed and stored in the
cargo area of the vehicle with the cargo panel storage bag.
To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See ªTailgateº in
the Index for more information on the tailgate.
Before removing the cargo panel(s), notice the
numbers embossed on the upper center portion of
each panel. The panels are labeled 1, 2 and 3. There
are also numbered labels on the bottom of the panels.
The numbers on the top and bottom of the panels
will be used as reference when removing, storing and
reinstalling the panels.

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2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right
cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each
cargo panel, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo
panel latches.
3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the
side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove
as many cargo panels as needed for your cargo
carrying needs.4. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set
it aside.

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1. Secure the storage bag
in the cargo storage
area by attaching the
four clips on the cargo
bag to the tie
-down
locations on either side
of the storage area.
It is very important that you use the storage bag to
restrain the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the closed (locked) position. The
latches are in the closed (locked) position when they
are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel.
Use the art and following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded

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7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the center
of the bag (bag should now be tightly secured).Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag.
You can either leave the bag attached to the side of
the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store
it outside of the vehicle.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place cargo panel 1 on the
cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.

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Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
Midgate and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).
3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the
latches (remember that there are two latches on each
side for panel 1). You should hear a click when each
latch locks correctly. Lock the remaining two right
latches on panel 1.
For any cargo cover panel you must lock the left
latch in place before you can lock the right latch. If
you do not follow this exactly, the cargo cover panels
may not lock in place correctly.

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4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).
5. Push the latches away from you (start with the left
latch) to lock the panel in place. You should hear a
click when each latch locks correctly.
6. Install cargo cover 3 next. Place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.

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Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).
7. Push the latches away from you (start with the left
latch) to lock the panel in place. You should hear a
click when each latch locks correctly.

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Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system performs
properly, be sure that the Midgate, tailgate and cover
system are fully closed and that each element of the
water management system is clean and not blocked with
debris. Follow the instructions given next in this section
for the proper procedures on cleaning each item of the
water management system.
Top Drain Grates
-- Removal and Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on
both sides of the vehicle. You may need to clean the
grates and drains if there seems to be blockage. But first
you will have to remove the drain grates by pulling them
off of the vehicle. To remove each drain grate, do the
following:
1. Start with the cargo panels off. See ªCargo Panel
Coversº in the Index for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the
vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water.