Cargo Box Bridge Cross Bar Replacement (Escalade EXT)

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Fig 1: View Of Cargo Box Bridge Center Panel Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Preliminary Procedures Ensure headlamp switch is in the OFF position. Remove rear compartment cover assembly. Refer to Cargo Box Front Cover, Center Cover, and Rear Cover Replacement .
1	Cargo Box Bridge Center Panel Screw (Qty: 6) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 7 N.m (62 lb in)
2	Cargo Box Bridge Center Panel Assembly Tip: Disconnect electrical connector. When re-installing panel assembly, lubricate panel grommet prior to seating. If replacing panel assembly, transfer high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Escalade) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Yukon) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Avalanche) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid) .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Ensure headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
Remove rear compartment cover assembly. Refer to Cargo Box Front Cover, Center Cover, and Rear Cover Replacement .

Cargo Box Bridge Center Panel Screw (Qty: 6)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 7 N.m (62 lb in)

Cargo Box Bridge Center Panel Assembly
Tip:

Disconnect electrical connector.
When re-installing panel assembly, lubricate panel grommet prior to seating.
If replacing panel assembly, transfer high mounted stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Escalade) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Yukon) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Avalanche) or High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid) .