2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE lock

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The top drain grates, side rail
channels, catch cups, Midgate
drain, cargo area floor drains and
the rubber cargo mat help do this.
Even when all of these things are
working properly and the cover
system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automatedcar washes, etc.) when water can
collect the following areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front drain grate
(Midgate drain gate)
C. Side rail channels and catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the
tailgate side
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo floor
H. Cargo mat
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 window 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.
See Cargo Cover Panels on
page 4‑6 for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate
and pull it out from the vehicle.
Flush the drain with clean water.To replace the drain grate:
1. Line up the clips on the vehiclewith the slots in the grate and
firmly push the grate down.
2. Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into place, realign the
clips with the holes and try
again.

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The numbers on the top and
bottom of the panels will be used
as reference when removing,
storing and reinstalling the
panels.
2. Unlock the cargo panel 3 bypulling forward on the driver side
and passenger side cargo panel
latches, located on the bottom of
each cargo panel. 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the
same way and set it aside.
Remove as many cargo panels
as needed.
4. To remove cargo panel 1, unlock the two rear latches, lift the
cover slightly and pull rearward.
After each cargo panel has been
removed, store them within the
cargo storage area using the cargo
panel storage system.
Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be
stored in the cargo area using the
storage strap system. Always use
the storage strap system to store
the cargo panels while driving.

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To store the panels:
1. Secure the storage strap systemin 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.
Before storing the cargo panels,
make sure that the latches on
the cargo panels are in the
locked position. The latches
are locked when they are
parallel to the front and back
edge of the panel.Use the following instructions for
the proper storage sequence
and location for each panel:
1.1. Secure clip (A) on the
storage strap.
1.2. Secure clip (B) on the storage strap.
1.3. Place the remaining primary straps (C) on top of the lid
and tray at the top of the
cargo area.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, loadthe cargo panel with the latches
facing up toward the side of the
cargo box.
Do the same for cargo panel 2
then panel 3. Make sure to store
panel 2 with the latches facing
down and panel 3 with latches
facing up toward the side of the
cargo box.

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3. Place the primary straps overthe three cargo covers (A).
Fasten the four strap clips (B).4. Tighten all straps by pulling onthe free end of each strap.5. Close both cross locks at thecenter of the strap system to
tightly secure.

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Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover
Panels
The strap system can remain
attached to the side of the cargo
area while it is not in use, or it can
be stored inside the top box storage
compartment. SeeTop-Box Storage
on page 4‑2 for more information.
To reinstall a cargo panel:
1. 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.Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
2. Place the cover on the cargo box within 10cm (4 in) of the
Midgate and lower the rear of
the panel within 5–8cm (2–3 in)
from the top of the cargo box.
Push the cover forward making
sure that the guide block
engages the retainer bracket
opening. Continue to push
forward until the panel is fully
seated against the Midgate.

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Then lower the rear of the cover
to engage the striker pegs (A) to
align with the striker
assembly (B).
3. The driver side cargo coverpanel latch must lock in place
before the passenger side latch
can be locked. If this procedure
is not followed exactly, the cargo
cover panels might not correctly lock in place. Push the driver
side latch toward the front of the
vehicle to lock the cover in
position. A click sounds when
each latch locks. Lock the
remaining passenger side latch
on panel 1.
4. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 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.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
5. Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and
then let the back of the panel
down making sure that the
pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).
6. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle, starting with
the driver side latch, to lock the
panel in place. A click sounds
when each latch locks correctly.

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Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeVehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑24.
.If small heavy objects are
placed on the roof, cut a piece of
3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the
crossrails and siderails to spread
the load. Tie the plywood to the
siderail supports.
.Tie the load and secure it
to the crossrails or the siderail
supports. Use the crossrails only
to keep the load from sliding.
To move a crossrail, lift the
release lever up, on both sides
of the rail. Then slide the
crossrail to the desired position
balancing the force side to side.
Press the release lever down on
both sides of the rail, down to
tighten it. Try to slide the
crossrail back and forth slightly
to make sure it is tight.
.To carry long items, move the
crossrails as far apart as
possible. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or
siderail supports. Also tie the
load to the bumpers, but 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.
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
window glass.
Make sure items loaded on the roof
of the vehicle do not block or
damage the CHMSL.