Avalanche 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Luggage Rack: Procedures
Luggage Carrier Replacement
LUGGAGE CARRIER REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Depress the tabs and remove rear rail covers (2).
2. Remove the rear support retainers.
3. Remove the rear supports and gaskets from the roof (3).
4. Unlock the cross rails (2).
5. Slide the rear and front cross rails from the carrier assembly (1).
6. Remove the retainers from the side rails.
7. Remove the side rail assemblies from the roof.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the side rail assemblies (1) to the roof and align to the existing Welnuts.
2. Install the retainers to the side rails and hand tighten.
3. Torque the side rail retainers in this order.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the side rail retainers to 2 N.m (20 lb in).
1. Torque the second hole from the front.
2. Torque the first hole.
3. Torque the third and forth holes.
