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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Cargo Cover Top Bows Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1703184 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cargo cover. Refer to Cargo Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the strap tensioners from the front and rear top bows by withdrawing from the side rail loop.
  3. Remove the 6 pins (1) holding the 3 top bows to the 6 side struts.
  4. Remove the 3 top bows from the struts.
  5. Slide the strap off each top bow. Remove the bows from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1703184 Size: SH
  1. Slide the strap onto the top bows at the center.
  2. Attach the retainer pin (1) assembly as shown at the base of each bow end.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Attach the retainer cover strap assembly (2) to the holes on both the left and right sides of the center top bow as shown. Attach the straps to the inboard sides of each with a nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 cover strap retaining nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Slide the front roof bow onto the front struts and install the pins into the bow/strut holes.
  5. Slide the center roof bow on the center struts and install the pins into the bow/strut holes.
  6. Slide the rear roof bow onto the rear struts and install the pins into the bow/strut holes.
  7. Install the strap tensioners to the front and rear top bows by threading them through the retainer loop of the side rail.

    8. Important: The buckle should face inboard.

  8. Install the front of the cargo cover to the front end rail as needed. Refer to Cargo Cover Replacement.