2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE lock

To prevent damage or loss of cargo while you are
driving, check now and then to make sure the
luggage and cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
If small heavy objects are placed on the roof,
cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to t inside
the crossrails and siderails to spread the load.
Tie the plywood to the siderail supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail
supports. Use the crossrails only to keep
the load from sliding. To move a crossrail, turn
the release knobs, on both sides of the rail,
counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide the
crossrail to the desired position balancing the
force side to side. Turn the release knobs,
on both sides of the rail, clockwise to tighten
it. Try to slide the crossrail back and forth
slightly to be sure it is tight.
If you need to carry long items, move the
crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie
the load to the crossrails and the siderails
or siderail supports. Also tie the load to
the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly
that the crossrails or siderails are damaged.
After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely
locked into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle,
care should be taken not to block or damage
the CHMSL unit.
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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 115
for more information on the tailgate.
The panels are embossed on the upper center
portion with the numbers 1, 2 and 3. There are
also numbered labels on the bottom of the
panels. The numbers on the top and bottom of
the panels will be used as reference when
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, forward to unlock
the cargo panel latches.
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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 included
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
the 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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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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