2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Owners Manual

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 191for 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. 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 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.
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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