2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Owners Manual

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4. Stow the cover using the buckles and the straps
attached to the front rail.You can also store the tonneau cover outside of the vehicle
or use the storage bag included.
To use the storage bag, do the following:
1. Attach the bag to the cargo tie downs as shown.
Unzip the top of the storage bag so it will be ready
when you need to stow the tonneau cover.

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2. With the tonneau cover rolled up, place it in the
proper compartment in the bag and zip the bag shut.Removing the Front/Rear Rails and Bows
Before moving on to the next step, you will want to
attach the storage bag to the cargo tie downs (if it is not
already attached) so you will have a place ready to store
the front and back rails and the two bows.
1. Remove the rear rail (D) by pulling it straight out
from the side rails. Set the rail aside.

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2. Remove the two
bows (B) by gently
pushing them against
the spring
-loaded end.
Set the bows aside.
3. With the midgate lowered (see ªMidgateº in the
Index) enter the rear passenger compartment of
the vehicle.
4. Remove the front rail (A) (near the midgate) by first
twisting up the edge nearest you (this helps clear
the midgate seals) and then pulling it out from the
side rails.

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5. Stow both bows and the front and rear rails in the
storage bag as shown. When all components of the
tonneau cover are secured in the bag properly, zip
the bag shut.Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tonneau cover
using the following suggestions:

When reinstalling the front rail, start by holding
the back edge of the rail (edge nearest you) up and
then twisting the back edge down while pushing it
into place.

Both bows are the same size and
therefore interchangeable.

When placing the bows in the side rails, it is
easiest to place the spring
-loaded bow end in first.

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When placing the
bows, locate the small
notches in the side
rails. These notches
receive the tang on the
bow ends and help the
bows seat into place.

When reinstalling the tonneau cover, start at the front
(near the cab). Place the plastic lip into the front rail
then the rear rail and finish with the side rails.
To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water.
If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
trapped in the grain of the material.Cargo Cover Panels (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown
about the vehicle during a collision or sudden
maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you
remove the cover, always store it in its proper
position in the cargo panel storage bag with the
bag securely attached to the cargo tie downs.
When you put it back, always be sure that it is
securely reattached.
NOTICE:
Each cargo cover is 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 may be 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.

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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.
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.

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4. Remove cargo panel 2 (if you need to) in the same
way and set it aside.5. Remove cargo panel 1 (if you need to), but notice
that there are four latches to release (two left
-side
latches and two
-right side latches). Set the
panel aside.
After you have removed each cargo panel you can store
it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel
storage bag.

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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored on either the
driver's or passenger's side of the cargo box using the
storage bag. To store the panels, do the following: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.