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Av / EXT Cargo Area Water Mgmt. 101

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Water Management System: Cargo Area..

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(1)   Top Drain Grate (Right)
(2)   Side Rail Channel and Catch Cups (Right)
(3)   Rear Drain (Right)
(4)   Front Drain (Right)
(5)   Cargo Floor Mat
(6)   Front Drain (Left)
(7)   Cargo Floor
(8}  Rear Drain (Left)
(9)   Water Drainage Area (Both Sides of the Cargo Box and End Gate)
(10)   Side Rail Channel and Catch Cups (Left)
(11)   Top Drain Grate (Left)
(12)   Mid Gate Drain Gate

Important:

All drain valves are removable for cleaning of the valve and the drain channel. Please note the position of the drain valve to the vehicle before removal. Improper installation of a drain valve will allow improper draining of the water and possible excessive water intrusion into the cargo/cab area.


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Water Management Description and Operation

Cargo Area Water Flow Direction and Cleaning of the Drains

The cargo area has the ability to operate in many different configurations (cargo panels on or off, mid-gate up or down, rear window in or out), allowing the cargo and passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations, it is equipped with features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Parts of the water management system, which are designed to quickly direct water out of the cargo box, are the top drain grates, side rail channels, catch cups, mid-gate drain, cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo floor mat.

To ensure that the water management system performs properly, ensure that the mid-gate, tail-gate and cover system are fully closed and that each element of the water management system is clean and not blocked with debris.

Important

All drain valves are removable for cleaning of the valve and the drain channel. Please note the position of the drain valve to the vehicle before removal. Improper installation of a drain valve will allow improper draining of the water and possible excessive water intrusion into the cargo/cab area.


Even when the water management system is working properly and the cargo area cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water may be present.

In the graphics below the gray arrows show water flow direction in the cargo area and the cargo area cover system. For the cargo area parts identification, refer to Cargo Area Water Management System Identification .

A large percentage of water will flow off the cargo area cover system. A small percentage of water will flow into the cargo area cover drain/seals and then into the cargo area water management system.

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The small percentage of water that will flow into the cargo area water management system will drain out under the vehicle and the rear wheelwells.

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Cargo Panels Drain/Seal - Cleaning

The cargo panel drains/seals are located on the rear edge of each panel.

   1. Remove the cargo panels.
   2. Clean the cargo panel drains/seals of debris blockage.
   3. Flush the cargo panel drains/seals with clean water.

Top Drain Grates - Cleaning

The top drain grates are located near the rear window on both sides of the vehicle.

   1. Remove the cargo panels or tonneau cover.
   2. Remove each top drain grate.
   3. Clean the grates and drains of all debris blockage.
   4. Flush the gates drains with clean water.

Side Rail Channels - Cleaning

The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area.

   1. Remove the cargo panels or tonneau cover.
   2. Clean the side rail channels and drains of all debris blockage.
   3. Flush the side rail channels out with clean water.

Mid Gate Drain - Cleaning

The mid-gate drain grate is located near the base of the mid-gate in the cargo area.

   1. Remove the removable drain grate covering the drain.
   2. Clean the mid gate drain of all debris blockage.
   3. Flush the mid gate drain out with clean water.

Cargo Area Floor Drains

The cargo area has four cargo-area floor drains located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo area.

The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains.

   1. Remove or pull back the cargo mat depending on the amount of debris.
   2. Clean the drains of all debris blockage.
   3. Flush the four cargo-area floor drains out with clean water.

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Waterleaks Between End Gate and Hard Cover Seal (Sand Down Rough Finish) #02-08-66-002 - (Feb 27, 2002)

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Condition

Some customers may comment on water leaking down the inside of the endgate.

Cause

The rough finish on the endgate may allow water to leak past the seal.

Paint

Currently, the only approved refinishing material for the S-RIM is *Roman Hass Mat-Tec Composite Box Refinish Paint approved by General Motors for refinishing of the composite box. *Rohm & Hass Automotive Coatings will be providing the paint kits. To order, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-60-001 titled "Availability of Repair Kits and Paint for Structural Reaction Injection Molding (SRIM) Composite Box." Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for application instructions.
This is enough to service about eight vehicles.

* We believe these sources and their product to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

Correction

  1. Remove the gate assembly.
  2. Remove the straps and endgate handle screws.
  3. Wash and clean the endgate.
  4. Tape the latches and spoiler.

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  5. Sand the endgate with 240 grit paper from the black line outward. Remove the stipple only. DO NOT SAND DOWN TO THE SUBSTRATE. Refer to the illustration.
  6. Do not create a hard line with tape. Sand the top portion smooth and feather it into the grain.
  7. Scuff the remaining area of the endgate.
  8. Blow any dust off of the endgate and wash and clean.
  9. Tape and paper both sides.
  10. Apply two coats to the sanded area and one coat to the overall panel.
  11. Remove the tape and reinstall hardware.
  12. Install the endgate assembly.
 
Rear Floor Carpet Wet with Dirty Water (Apply Sealer) #03-08-57-001A - (Dec 1, 2003)[

2002-2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT

2003-2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban

2002-2004 GMC Denali XL, Yukon XL

This bulletin is being revised to add Model, Correction, Parts and Warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-57-001 (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).

This bulletin also cancels and supersedes Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-57-001. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-57-001 (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the second row foot well is wet with dirty water. Water may also travel along the rear door rocker sill plate to the front seat footwell area.

Cause 1

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The rear wheelhouse seam may not be sealed properly. Refer to the illustrations above.

Cause 2

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There may be a hole in the upper front corner of the fenderwell. Refer to the illustration above.

Cause 3

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A horizontal seam on the forward surface of the rear fenderwells may be partially covered with undercoating. A potential exists for water to enter the seam along its entire length, particularly in the area of the radius behind the outer wheelhouse molding. See the illustration for seam location.

Correction 1

Seal the rear wheelhouse using the following procedure.

  1. Remove the rear trim panel. Refer to SI Document ID #786031 (Right) or #786026 (Left).
  2. Clean the seam with an alchol-based cleaner.
  3. Seal the seam with Medium Body Seam Sealing Compound Urethane, P/N 12378501 (Canadian P/N 10952233) or equivalent.
  4. Reinstall the trim panel.

Correction 2

  1. Clean the seam with an alchol-based cleaner.
  2. Seal the seam with Medium Body Seam Sealing Compound Urethane, P/N 12378501 (Canadian P/N 10952233) or equivalent.

Correction 3

  1. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
  2. Clean the seam area with soap and water. Blow dry with compressed air.
  3. Apply a generous bead of Lord Fusor sealer on the seam and completely around the seam.

Parts Information

The following material or equivalent should be used.

Part Number                                          Description

12378501                                Medium Body Seam Sealing Compound Urethane
(Canadian P/N 10952233)      *Lord Fusor P/N 803  Black Urethane Sealer/Adhesive  
                                              Urethane is currently available from GMSPO.


*Call 1-800-234-3876 (ext. 3) for information on where to purchase Lord Fusor.
 
Msg - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Avalanche, Escalade EXT Midgate Cross Bar Seal-Service Part #VSS20040237 - (Aug 26, 2004)

Should the need arise to have to replace the midgate cross bar seal on a Chevrolet Avalanche or Cadillac EXT, the seal can now be ordered by itself without having to replace the entire cross bar assembly. The service seal P/N is 88981059 and can be used on all model year vehicles.
 
Water Intrusion Into Cab at Midgate (Install New Midgate Latch Reinforcement Cross Bar Seat) #04-08-57-005 - (Aug 31, 2004)

2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade

2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

Do This: Replace just the seal.

Don't Do This:  Do not Replace the Latch Reinforcement Cross Bar

Condition

Some customers may comment that water is entering the cab at the midgate.

Correction

Replace the midgate seal.

  1. Fold the rear seat down.
  2. Remove the midgate glass.



  3. Push down on the button in the center of the cross bar. This will allow the midgate to be lowed without the latch reinforcement cross bar. Refer to the illustration above.



  4. Remove the latch reinforcement cross bar from the vehicle. Turn the handle clockwise as seen in the illustration above.
  5. Remove the six 10 mm nuts that hold the metal ramp/gutter to the latch reinforcement cross bar.
  6. Remove the two rubber plugs from each end of the ramp/gutter.
  7. Remove the ramp/gutter.
  8. Remove the weatherstrip/seal and clean the latch reinforcement cross bar of any sealant.
  9. Install the weatherstrip/seal. When installing the new seal, install the seal at the outboard ends first by fitting the upper and lower carriers on the flange, then work the excess toward the middle. Be certain to hook each outboard metal tab on the crossbar seal.
 10. Install the ramp/gutter.
 11. Install the two rubber end plugs.
 12. Install the six 10 mm nuts that retain the ramp/gutter to the latch reinforcement cross bar.

     Tighten
     Tighten the 10 mm nuts to 4 N?m (35 lb in).

 13. Install the latch reinforcement cross bar.
 14. Close the midgate.
 15. Install the back glass.
 16. Return the seats to the upright position.

Parts Information

Part Number:  88981059, Seal, M/Gate and WDO Supt., 1 each.

Parts are expected to be available August 27, 2004 from GMSPO.
 
Thank you very much for posting the cargo bed information and drawings. I signed up for this forum because of this post. I am new here so pardon me if I make mistakes until I get use to this forum. I realize this post is six years old but if someone is still monitoring this post I would like to know if anyone has replaced both left and right channels on the sides of the cargo area and how is it done along with what to look out for. I own a 2007 Cadillac EXT and both of these channels are cracked where the corner of the horizontal and vertical points meet at the bottom. I just got the new ones in the mail and if someone could help me with ideas of how to replace them so I don't ruin this new set I'd appreciate it. :) I also would like to know if someone has found a better way or better product than what GM put in these trucks. Thank you again for posting this bed information. The Cadillac forum doesn't have this as far as I know.
 
TomM5060 said:
Thank you very much for posting the cargo bed information and drawings. I signed up for this forum because of this post. I am new here so pardon me if I make mistakes until I get use to this forum. I realize this post is six years old but if someone is still monitoring this post I would like to know if anyone has replaced both left and right channels on the sides of the cargo area and how is it done along with what to look out for. I own a 2007 Cadillac EXT and both of these channels are cracked where the corner of the horizontal and vertical points meet at the bottom. I just got the new ones in the mail and if someone could help me with ideas of how to replace them so I don't ruin this new set I'd appreciate it. :) I also would like to know if someone has found a better way or better product than what GM put in these trucks. Thank you again for posting this bed information. The Cadillac forum doesn't have this as far as I know.
Here's one of quite a few threads about the gutters.  They simply pull straight down to remove and have clips attached to them.  Simply align the clips and push back up. https://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=140147.0
 
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