2004 CHEVROLET SSR Owners Manual

Floor Tracks
Your vehicle has oor tracks and side rails that can be
used to install accessories in the cargo area of your
vehicle. The oor tracks have covers that can be
removed so that available accessories can be installed.
For more information on available accessories for
your vehicle, see your dealer.
To install or remove the oor track covers, follow these
steps:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-8.
2. Locate and remove the fastener at the tailgate end
of the oor track.3. Slide the endcap rearward to remove it.
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4. Insert the cover into the oor track and slide it all
the way forward.
5. Reinstall the oor track fastener and endcap by
reversing Steps 2 and 3.
6. Slide the oor track cover rearward until it rests
against the endcap.
7. Repeat the above steps to install a cover for the
other oor track.
To remove the oor track covers, reverse the installation
procedure.
Additional cargo strips are installed by attaching them to
the Velcro
®strips located in the carpeted cargo area.
Cargo Net System
Your vehicle may have a cargo net system that attaches
to the side rails and tailgate to help keep items in
your cargo area from moving around.
To install the cargo net system, do the following:
1. If your vehicle has the side-saddle storage bins
installed, remove the bins before installing the cargo
net. SeeSide-Saddle Storage on page 2-41for
instructions. Once the cargo net system has been
installed, the side-saddle storage bins can be
reinstalled.
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2. Locate and remove the endcaps from the forward
ends of the cargo area side rails.3. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of each side
rail and slide the tabs rearward. Then reinstall the
endcaps on the forward ends of the side rails.
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4. Loosen the knobs located on top of the telescoping
cross bar by turning them counterclockwise.5. Position the cross bar vertically between the side
rails as shown.
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6. Insert the tabs located at each end of the cross bar
into the side rails.
You may need to adjust the length of the cross bar
to make it t between the side rails.7. Turn the cross bar so that it is horizontal as shown.
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8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they are
aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as shown
and loosely tighten the knobs.
9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and
adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
10. Tighten all the cross bar knobs.
11. Remove the pushpins located on the outboard
sides of the tailgate near the top.
12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the
tailgate.Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo
net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs.
Using other D-rings will not work because the studs
will not be the correct length and the cargo net
system will not be secured properly.
13. Clip the cargo net to the tailgate D-rings with the
label facing up and on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
14. Clip the other end of the cargo net to the
telescoping cross bar as shown.
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15. Wrap the Velcro®strap around the cross bar
as shown to secure the middle portion of the
cargo net.
Notice:Loading items that weigh more than
75 lbs. (34 kg) in the cargo net could cause damage
to the cargo net and/or your vehicle. Do not load
heavy items in the cargo net.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-32for more information.
The cargo net system can be removed by reversing the
installation procedure.
Side-Saddle Storage
Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to
store items on either side of the rear cargo area.
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The side-saddle storage system is attached to the
tracks on the oor and side rails of the cargo area and
is removable.
To install the side-saddle storage bins, do the following:
1. Locate and remove the endcap on the side rail near
the forward end of the cargo area.2. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of the side
rail and slide the tab rearward. Then reinstall the
endcap on the forward end of the side rail.
3. If your vehicle has the oor track covers installed,
they must rst be removed before continuing the
installation of the side-saddle storage bins.
SeeFloor Tracks on page 2-35for instructions.
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