2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches at the top of the bag and facing toward you.
5. Zip the bag shut.6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the
free end of the straps.
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7. Close both top and bottom lever locks at the center
of the bag to secure tightly.
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
unlocked position. Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo
area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.
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Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
midgate and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the pegs align with the receivers.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. Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the
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 pegs align with the receivers.5. Push the latches away from you, starting 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
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
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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 pegs align with the receivers.7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the
left latch, to lock the panel in place. You should
hear a click when each latch locks correctly. Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that
you can use to strap cargo in. The tie downs are
also used to secure the cargo cover panel storage bag.
For more information see ªCargo Cover Panelsº
earlier in this section.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different
con®gurations (cargo panels on or off, midgate up or
down, rear glass in or out), allowing the cargo and
passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow
the vehicle to operate in these con®gurations, it is
equipped with features to help it resist the elements and
protect cargo inside the cargo area. Parts of the
water management system, which is designed to quickly
direct water out of the cargo box, are the top drain
grates, side rail channels, catch cups, midgate drain,
cargo area ¯oor drains and the rubber cargo mat.
Even when the water management system is working
properly and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.)
when water may be present in the following areas:
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A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate drain grate)
C. Side rail channels and catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage area (around both sides of the
cargo box and tailgate side)
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo ¯oor
H. Cargo mat (central area of mat is intended to be dry)
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.
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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.To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. See
Cargo Cover Panels
on page 2-56for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from
the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water.
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