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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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3. Push both left latches away from you to lock
the latches. Remember that there are four
latches total for panel 1. You should hear a
click when each latch locks correctly. Lock the
remaining two right latches on panel 1.
The left latch on the cargo covers must be
locked 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 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.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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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.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.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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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.
Folding and Storage of Straps
To store the folding straps inside the top box
storage compartment, do the following:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a at surface.
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Even when all of these things are 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:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front
drain grate
(Midgate
®drain
grate)C. Side rail channels
and catch cups
D. Front drainsE. Water drainage area
(around both sides of
the cargo box and
tailgate side)
F. Rear drainsG. 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
all parts are clean and not blocked with debris.
Follow the instructions given next in this section for
the proper procedures on cleaning each item.
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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. Clean the
grates and drains if there is a blockage.
To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Cover
Panels on page 168for 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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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area oor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of
the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned
periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can
ush the drains through the cutouts, but if the
cargo area is extremely dirty you can lift up the
edges of the cargo oor mat or take the whole mat
out and ush the drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle has top-box storage units on both
sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a
at tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock it. Press
the key cylinder button and swing the lid open.
Turn on the cargo lamps, if the vehicle has them,
for more light inside. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 211for more information.
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