Folding The Rear Seats; Lowering The Midgate - Chevrolet Avalanche 2007 Getting To Know Manual

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Folding the Rear Seats

The rear seats flip and fold forward to
provide access to the Midgate.
To fold the seat:
1. Make sure nothing is in front of the
seat.
2. Pull the strap located at the rear of
the seat cushion to flip the cushion
forward.
3. Pull down the seatback to fold it flat.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Lowering the Midgate

The Midgate can be lowered with the
rear window in place or while the win-
dow is secured in the Midgate storage
pocket.
To lower the Midgate with the rear win-
dow in place:
1. Fold the rear seats (see Folding the
Rear Seats).
2. Standing outside the vehicle, place
one hand against the Midgate to pre-
vent it from falling forward unexpect-
edly. Turn the release handle (located
in the center of the crossbar) clock-
wise, allowing the Midgate to lower.
3. Lower the Midgate until it lies flat
against the folded seatbacks.
To lower the Midgate with the rear win-
dow stored in the Midgate window stor-
age pocket:
1. Fold the rear seats (see Folding the
2. Remove and store the window (see
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3. Standing outside the vehicle, place
4. As you lower the Midgate with the
5. Lower the Midgate until it lies flat
Rear Seats).
Rear Window Removal and Storage).
one hand against the crossbar (the
bar with the release handle) to pre-
vent the Midgate from falling forward
unexpectedly. Turn the release han-
dle clockwise, allowing the Midgate
to lower.
window stored, the entire crossbar
will lower with the Midgate. This is
normal; however, be prepared for the
extra weight of the crossbar.
against the folded seatbacks.