Escalade V8-6.0L VIN N (2002)
5.
Apply a small amount of the same sealant to the inside of the hole in the cover.
6.
Install the cover on the roof rack and press down firmly until seated.
7.
Repeat steps 1-6 on each of the remaining end caps, even if they are not loose.
Service Procedure
(One or more end covers are loose or have come off, and one or more covers are missing)
If one or more end covers are missing, review the two different service procedures listed below and follow the one that best describes your situation.
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One or more end covers are loose or missing and original design replacement covers ARE still available from GMSPO. See Parts information section
for original design part numbers.
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One or more end covers are missing and original design replacement covers are NO LONGER available from GMSPO. See Parts information section
for original design part numbers.
Service Procedure
(Original design replacement covers ARE still available from GMSPO)
Important:
When an original design cover(s) is no longer available, GMSPO will automatically supersede the part number you ordered with a rail kit. The parts
contained in the rail kit are the same as those used on vehicles manufactured with or after the above listed VIN breakpoint. A kit includes one side
rail (left or right), one front end cover, and one rear end cover for that side The end covers are paint to match. If you ordered an original design
cover, but received a rail kit instead, follow the instructions in the NEXT section titled "One or more end covers are missing and original design
replacement covers are NO LONGER available from GMSPO." DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT THE NEW DESIGN COVERS INCLUDED IN A
RAIL KIT ON THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SIDE RAILS.
1.
Obtain an original design end cover(s) from GMSPO using the part number(s) listed below in the Parts Information section. The replacement
covers are paint to match. See the GM Refinish Material Booklet GM4901M-D-2001 (English) or GM4901M-D-F-2001 (French). After painting,
proceed to step 2 of this procedure.
2.
If the metal ring (2) remains on the plastic stud on the roof rack base, carefully remove it and discard.
3.
Clean any dirt from the plastic stud on the roof rack base.
4.
Apply a small amount of RTV Silicone Rubber Sealant, P/N 12345739 (in Canada, use P/N 10953541), or equivalent to the sides of the plastic
stud (3) on the roof rack base.
5.
Apply a small amount of the same sealant to the inside of the hole in the cover.
6.
Install the cover on the roof rack and press down firmly until seated.
7.
Even if they are not loose, remove the remaining end covers by carefully pulling upwards on the tapered end.
8.
If the metal ring (2) remains on the plastic stud on the roof rack base, carefully remove it and reinstall it in the hole (1) in the cover.
9.
Repeat steps 3-6.
Service Procedure
(One or more end covers are missing and original design replacement covers are NO LONGER available from GMSPO)
Important:
When an original design cover(s) is no longer available, GMSPO will automatically supersede the part number you ordered with a rail kit. The pans
contained in the rail kit are the same as those used on vehicles manufactured with or after the above listed VIN breakpoint. A kit includes one side
rail (left or right), one front end cover, and one rear end cover for that side. The end covers are paint to match. If you ordered an original design
cover, but received a rail kit instead, follow the instructions below. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT THE NEW DESIGN COVERS INCLUDED IN
A RAIL KIT ON THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SIDE RAILS.
1.
Obtain both of the end covers from the rail kit and paint to match. See the GM Refinish Material Booklet GM4901 M-D-2001 (English) or
GM4901 M-D-F-2001 (French). After painting, proceed to step 2 of this procedure.