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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 448 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLUGGAGE CARRIER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure

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Position the luggage carrier side rails to the roof.
Install the luggage carrier side rail screws to the luggage carrier.
Tighten

Tighten the luggage carrier side rail screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Luggage Carrier Side Rail Screws To Luggage Carrier
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Lift up on the luggage carrier cross rail levers in order to engage the cross rails into the side rails.
Slide the luggage carrier cross rails to the desired position.
Release the levers on the luggage carrier cross rails to lock them into position.

Fig 2: Engaging Luggage Carrier Cross Rails Into Side Rails
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Install the luggage carrier side rail trim covers to the slots in the rails, pressing into place until fully seated.

Fig 3: Installing Luggage Carrier Side Rail Trim Covers To Slots In Rails
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.