CHEVROLET SSR 2005 1.G Owners Manual

3. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of
each side rail and slide the tabs rearward.
Then reinstall the endcaps on the forward ends
of the side rails.
If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward
end of each side rail, insert the locking tab into
the access slot and slide the tabs rearward.4. Loosen the knobs located on top of the telescoping
cross bar by turning them counterclockwise. Side Rail with End Cap Removed Shown
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5. Position the cross bar vertically between the side
rails as shown.6. Insert the tabs located at each end of the cross bar
into the side rails.
You may need to adjust the length of the cross bar
to make it t between the side rails.
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7. Turn the cross bar so that it is horizontal as shown. 8. Slide the locking tabs in the side rails until they
are aligned with the knobs on the cross bar as
shown and loosely tighten the knobs.
9. Slide the cross bar to the desired location and
adjust the length of the bar as necessary.
10. Tighten all the cross bar knobs.
11. Remove the pushpins located on the outboard
sides of the tailgate near the top.
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12. Install and tighten a D-ring into each hole on the
tailgate.
Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the cargo
net system that have 0.9 inches (22 mm) studs.
Using other D-rings will not work because the studs
will not be the correct length and the cargo net
system will not be secured properly.
13. Clip the cargo net to the tailgate D-rings with the
label facing up and on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
14. Clip the other end of the cargo net to the
telescoping cross bar as shown.
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15. Wrap the Velcro®strap around the cross bar as
shown to secure the middle portion of the cargo net.
Notice:Loading items that weigh more than
75 lbs (34 kg) in the cargo net could cause damage
to the cargo net and/or your vehicle. Do not load
heavy items in the cargo net.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to
the proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-29for more information.
The cargo net system can be removed by reversing
the installation procedure.
Side-Saddle Storage
Your vehicle may have a side-saddle storage system to
store items on either side of the rear cargo area.
The side-saddle storage system is attached to the
tracks on the oor and side rails of the cargo area and
is removable.
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To install the side-saddle storage bins, do the following:
1. Locate and remove the endcap on the side rail near
the forward end of the cargo area.
If your vehicle has an access slot on the forward
end of the side rails, the endcaps do not need to
be removed for installation.2. Insert a locking tab into the forward end of the side
rail and slide the tab rearward. Then reinstall the
endcap on the forward end of the side rail.
If your vehicle has an acces slot on the forward end
of the side rail, insert the locking tab through the
acces slot and slide the tab rearward.
3. If your vehicle has the oor track covers installed,
they must rst be removed before continuing the
installation of the side-saddle storage bins.
SeeFloor Tracks on page 2-40for instructions. Removable Endcaps Shown
Side Rail with End Cap Removed Shown
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4. Prepare to insert a tapping plate into the oor
track by locating the end of the plate that has
the shortest distance between the end of the plate
and the rst stud. The distance will measure
approximately 3.9 inches (100 mm).5. Insert a tapping plate into the tailgate end of the
oor track and slide it forward, making sure that
the three studs on the plate are facing upward.
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6. Place one of the side-saddle storage bins on the
oor track so that the studs on the tapping plate
line up with the holes in the bottom of the bin.7. Slide the locking tab forward in the side rail until the
hole in the middle lines up with the metal bracket
on the side-saddle storage bin.
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8. Insert one of the D-rings through the bracket and
locking plate and loosely tighten it to the side rail.
Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the
side-saddle storage system that have 0.3 inches
(8 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work
because the studs will be too long and the storage
bins will not be secured properly. If you need
additional D-rings and locking tabs, contact
your dealer.
9. Loosely install the three wing nuts on the studs in
the bottom of the storage bin.10. Once the bin has been situated properly, fully
tighten the three wing nuts in the bottom of
the bin and the D-ring on the side rail.
11. Install the locking lid on the storage bin.
Each storage bin is delivered with two keys.
If additional keys are needed, your dealer can
create them using the key code imprinted on
each key.
12. Repeat the above steps to install the other
storage bin.
To remove the storage bin(s), reverse the previous steps.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to
the proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-29for more information.
Convertible Top
Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible
top switch located on the console switchbank. See
Center Console Switchbank on page 3-18for more
information on location.
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Windscreen
A. Windscreen
B. Bevelled Notch in Carpeted Seatback Bumper
C. Protective Cap on Carpeted Seatback Bumper
The vehicle may have a windscreen (A) installed
to the rear of each seat to lessen wind noise while
the convertible roof is retracted. The convertible roof
can be opened or closed with the windscreen installed.The vehicle must have the correct seatback bumpers to
install the windscreen. The correct seatback bumpers
have a bevelled notch (B) above the seat’s inboard
protective cap (C). The notch allows the bumper to t
over the windscreen bracket which mounts to the
inboard mounting studs.
Install the windscreen by following these steps:
1. Before installing the windscreen, the convertible top
must be fully retracted and the seats moved forward.
2. Remove the windscreen from its protective bag.
3. Locate the carpeted seatback bumper behind
each seat.
4. Remove protective caps from the bumpers.
5. Loosen the four seatback bumper nuts from each
seat. It is not necessary to remove the bumpers
completely.
6. With the seatback bumpers loosened, slide the
windscreen mounting brackets behind the
seatback bumpers. The angled portion of the
mounting brackets should rest tightly into the
bevels of the seatback bumpers.
7. Tighten the bumper nuts and reinstall the protective
molding caps.
When not using the windscreen, store it in its
protective bag. Rear View of Seatback
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