CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2002 1.G Owners Manual

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When placing the
bows, locate the small
notches in the side
rails. These notches
receive the tang on the
bow ends and help the
bows seat into place.

When reinstalling the tonneau cover, start at the front
(near the cab). Place the plastic lip into the front rail
then the rear rail and finish with the side rails.
To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water.
If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt
trapped in the grain of the material.Cargo Cover Panels (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown
about the vehicle during a collision or sudden
maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you
remove the cover, always store it in its proper
position in the cargo panel storage bag with the
bag securely attached to the cargo tie downs.
When you put it back, always be sure that it is
securely reattached.
NOTICE:
Each cargo cover is designed to support 250 lbs.
(113 kg) each on top of them. Exceeding the weight
limit can damage the cargo covers. This damage
would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a three-piece cargo
cover system. The cargo panels can be removed and
stored in the cargo area of the vehicle with the cargo
panel storage bag.

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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See ªTailgateº in
the Index 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. 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, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo
panel latches.
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.

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4. Remove cargo panel 2 (if you need to) in the same
way and set it aside.5. Remove cargo panel 1 (if you need to), but notice
that there are four latches to release (two left
-side
latches and two
-right side latches). Set the
panel aside.
After you have removed each cargo panel you can store
it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel
storage bag.

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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored on either the
driver's or passenger's side of the cargo box using the
storage bag. To store the panels, do the following:1. Secure the storage
bag in the cargo
storage area by
attaching the
four clips on the
cargo bag to the
tie
-down locations
on either side of
the storage area.
It is very important that you use the storage bag to
restrain the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the closed (locked) position. The latches
are in the closed (locked) position when they are
parallel to the front and back edge of the panel.

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Use the art and following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four
latches) load the cargo panel with latches facing
outboard (side of panel with no latches should be
facing you as you load the panel).

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3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing inboard (side of panel with
latches would be facing you as you load the panel).4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard
(side of panel with no latches should be facing you
as you load the panel).
5. Zip the bag shut.

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6. Snug both straps on the bag by pulling on the free
end of the straps.7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the center
of the bag (bag should now be tightly secured).

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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag.
You can either leave the bag attached to the side of
the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store
it outside of the vehicle.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place cargo panel 1 on the
cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
Midgate and then let the back of the panel down
being sure that the alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).

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3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the
latches (remember that there are two latches on each
side for panel 1). You should hear a click when each
latch locks correctly. 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
open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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 alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).

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5. Push the latches away from you (start 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
open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back
of the cargo panel up.Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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 alignment pegs align with the
receivers (see arrow).