2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 114
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. Corresponding numbered
labels are also on the bottom of the panels.These numbers on the top and bottom of the
panels will be used as reference in the steps for
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
unlock the cargo panel latches.
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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.5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there
are four latches to release (two left-side and
two right-side latches). Set the panel aside.
After each cargo panel is removed, store them
within the cargo storage area using the cargo
panel storage system.
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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo
area using the storage strap system. To store
the panels, do the following:1. Secure the storage
strap system in the
cargo storage
area by attaching
the six clips on
the cargo strap
system to the
tie down locations
on either side of the
storage area.
Always use the storage strap system to store
the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that
their latches are in the locked position.
The latches are in the locked position when
they are parallel to the front and back edge of
the panel.
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Use the following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure clip A on the secondary strap.
B. Secure clip B on the secondary strap.
C. Place the remaining primary straps on top
of the lid and tray.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the
cargo panel with latches up and facing away
from you.
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3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the
cargo panel with latches down and facing
toward you.4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo
panel with latches up and facing away
from you.
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5. Place the primary straps over the three cargo
covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B).6. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of
each strap.
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7. Close both cross locks at the center of the
strap system to secure tightly.
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
To reinstall a cargo panel do the following.
1. You can either leave the strap system
attached to the side of the cargo area while it
is not in use, or you can store it inside the
top box storage compartment. SeeTop-Box
Storage on page 186for more information.
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.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.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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