2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Owners Manual

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 (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.
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Use the art and following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four
latches) load the cargo panel with latches facing
outboard (side of panel with no latches should
be facing you as you load the panel). Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing inboard (side of panel with
latches would be facing you as you load the
panel).4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard
(side of panel with no latches should be facing you
as you load the panel).
5. Zip the bag shut.
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6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the
free end of the straps.7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the
center of the bag (bag should now be tightly
secured).
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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.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).
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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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.4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the
open (unlocked) portion. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.
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).
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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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.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).
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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