Cadillac 2012 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 109

E. Water drainage area around
both sides of the box and the
tailgate side
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo floor
H. Cargo mat
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water
management system performs
properly, be sure that the Midgate,
tailgate, and cover system are fully
closed and that all parts are clean
and not blocked with debris. Follow
the instructions given next in this
section for the proper procedures on
cleaning each item.
Top Drain Grates Removal
and Cleaning
The top drain grates are located
near the rear window on both sides
of the vehicle. Clean the grates and
drains if there is a blockage.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Storage
To remove each drain grate, do the
following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. See
Cargo Cover Panels on
page 4 5 for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate
and pull it out from the vehicle.
Flush the drain with clean water.
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