1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Remove the ratchet from the console. 3. Use the ratchet to loosen the front bolts. Don’t
remove them. They’ll stay in place when loose.

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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.
If the roof panel is not stored properly, it could be
thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever you store the roof panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it is stored securely in the rear
area using the storage brackets and latch pin.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Open the rear hatch and look for the two brackets
in the rear area. The brackets are below the
courtesy lamps. 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.

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Don’t lift the front edge of the roof panel higher
than
8 inches (200 mm) when the corners are in
the brackets.
If you do, you could damage the
roof panel.
3.
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.
Installing the Roof Panel
” * IJTION :
An improperly attached roof panel may fall into
or
fly off the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. After installing the roof panel, always
check that
it is firmly attached by pushing up on
the underside of the panel near the bolts. Check
now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly
in place.
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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 described previously under
“Storing the Roof Panel.”
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
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.
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.
Convertible Top (Option)
The following procedures explain the proper operation
of your convertible top.
Lowering Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
Don’t leave your convertible out with the top
down for any long periods of time. The sun and
the rain can damage your seat material and other
things inside your vehicle.
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 and sunshades and turn the
ignition
key to LOCK.

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NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are
no objects in the
way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a
~ stored top on items in the storage area may cause
the convertible top back glass to break.
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2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by turning the
latch handles outward. Then lift the top
off the
windshield slightly.
3. Unfasten the strips at the rear of each window
opening.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward. The convertible
top release handle is behind the driver’s seat, beneath
the storage compartment lid. Pull the inside edge
of
the handle forward.
5. From the driver’s side, lift and hold the rear of the
top with your left hand. With your right hand, press
the storage compartment lid release button behind
the driver’s seat
on the lid (the release switch in the
center console will also work). Raise the lid.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. If your Corvette has lost power (dead battery, for
example), you can still open the storage
compartment using the manual release handles. The
handles are near the sidewall, behind the safety belt
anchors on each side of your vehicle. Move the
handles toward the rear of the vehicle and upward.
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NOTICE:
Do not leave the convertible top on the closed lid
when lowering the top. This may result in paint
damage.
7. Lower the rear of the top. Then lift the front with a
slow, smooth motion. Fold the top into the storage
compartment, making sure the fabric is folded
between bows.
NOTICE:
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Do not lift the rear of the convertible top when
lowering the top into the storage compartment
or
damage to the top may occur.
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