1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE roof

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a unique split rear window. The split window would
only be offered in 1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported
a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette received a
new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of glass that
wrapped around the sides. Emblems
front
and rear identified the '78 Vette as a
Silver Anniversary model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sun Visors Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
With the hardtop roof removed
or the convertible top
down, you can flip the visors straight up to help reduce
wind turbulence. Pull down the sun visor and lift
the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. When the ignition is on, slide the switch
next to the mirror up to turn the lamps on. Be sure to
turn the lamps off before closing the cover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roof Panel (Coupe)
Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have
someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
2. Remove the ratchet from the console.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK
(P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Use the ratchet to loosen the front bolts. Don’t
remove them. They’ll stay in place when loose. 4. The two rear bolts are on the roof, one above each
seat. You’ll see three bolts on each side. Loosen the
middle one. (The ratchet won’t work for the other
two.) The bolts will stay in the roof panel.
5. Stand on one side of the vehicle and have your
helper stand on the other side. Together,
lift the front
of the panel up. Then move forward and lift the
panel off the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing the Roof Panel
1. Open the rear hatch and look for the two brackets in
the rear area. The brackets are below the courtesy
lamps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Store the roof panel with its top up and its rear
pointing forward. Slide the rear corners of the roof
panel into the brackets and push forward.
NOTICE:
Don’t lift the front edge of the roof panel higher
than eight inches
(200 mm) when the corners are
in the brackets. If you do, you could damage the roof panel.
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4.
5.
6.
Lower the front of the roof panel, centering it over
the latch pin.
Pull the release toward
you and press down on the
roof panel.
Push the release forward until it latches.
Gently lift up on the roof panel to be sure it is locked
in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Roof Panel 3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle, rear edge first,
and place the rear guide pins into the holes in the
roof opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and align the front
guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
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NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are improperly started,
the threads can become stripped. Be sure all bolts are properly started before you tighten them.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, remove it
by reversing the steps under “Storing the Roof
Panel” above.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts. If the bolts are
hard to start, tighten the rear bolts some more.
Holding down the panel on the outside will also
help.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the front bolts.
If you hear a popping noise when you drive, the bolts
may not be tight enough. Be sure to tighten them
securely.