CHEVROLET 2012 Avalanche - Manual (Page 118)

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 - crc 2nd edition - 11/7/11
4-4 Storage
2. Do not force the grate. If it does
not clip into place, realign the
clips with the holes and try
again.
Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located
on top of both sides of the cargo
area. Flush them out with clean
water if debris collects inside
of them.
Carefully load cargo into the cargo
area, so that the rails do not get
damaged.
Midgate Drain Grate Removal
and Cleaning
The removable Midgate drain grate
is located near the base of the
Midgate.
After hauling dirt, wood chips,
pebbles etc. the Midgate drain
should be flushed with water. First
remove the drain grate:
1. Lower the Midgate. See
Midgate ® on page 2‑9 for more
information.
2. Pull up on the rear side of the
drain grate, tilt it toward the front
of the vehicle, and pull it out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall
the drain grate.