1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in
the correct slot (driver's or passenger's) in the rear area
of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and facing
you
when you put it in the storage slot.
Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.
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An improperly installed 'I rop panel may fall
into or
fly off the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. After installing a
T-Top panel, always
check that it
is firmly attached by pushing up on
the underside of the panel.
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When installing the panels to the roof, keep the
outboard edge
of the panel raised about three inches
above the roof while placing the inboard edge
of the
panel under the center roof.
After the inboard edge of the panel is in position under
the center roof
rail, lower the outboard edge of the
panel into position, close the latch and lock the T-top.
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Do not attempt to install the panels by sliding
them horizontally toward the center roof rail.
Doing
so may cause the weatherstrips to be
aligned improperly, which may result
in leaks
and possible damage
to the weatherstrips.
I NOTICE:
High pressure car washes may cause water to
enter your vehicle. Never spray water directly at
the roof panel joints. This will cause leaks.
T-Top Sunshades
1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT.
Unlatch the driver’s side T-top, raise it halfway
and close the latch handle.
2. With the top raised and resting on the center roof
rail, slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel (with
the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and
plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER
FRONT
is pointing to the front of the vehicle.
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3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Check to see if
there are
any gaps showing, Unlatch the T-top and
adjust the sunshade as required.
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4. Once the sunshade is installed properly, you can
stick the Velcro@ buttons on the glass for a proper fit
every time you install the sunshades.
To do this, first
remove
the T-top with the sunshade installed and
place it upside down on
a table or bench. Take care
not to scratch the glass.
5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the backing
paper
from the Velcro buttons. Push the sunshade
back into place, sticking the Velcro to the glass.
6. Install the T-top, close the latch and lock the
T-top. Repeat the above steps
for the passenger’s
side sunshade.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can store the sunshades two different ways:
When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in
their storage area in the rear
of the vehicle, and
make sure the close-out panel
is in its closed,
upright position.
When you have the T-tops off and in their storage
slots, store the sunshades
on the T-tops, in their
installed position.
Convertible Top
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. It is recommended that you park on a level surface.
Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK
(P) or a manual
transmission into REVERSE (R). The ignition
must be in
ACC or RUN. Lower both sun visors.
I NOTICE:
It is not recommended that you raise or lower the
top while the vehicle is moving.
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Don't lower the top if it is damp or wet. When
the top
is down, trapped water can cause stains,
mildew and damage to the inside
of your vehicle.
Be sure to dry
off the top before you lower it.
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It is not recommended to lower the top if the
vehicle
is out in cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or
lower, or you may damage top components.
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 will cause
the convertible top back glass to break.
2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing
on the smaller part
of the latch, then pulling down
on the larger
part of the latch. Be sure the hook
on the latch that attaches into the hole at the
windshield releases.
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nothing or anyone on
or around the top. Push
and hold down or the
down arrow on the
convertible top switch.
Installing the Boot Cover
After lowering the convertible top, you’ll want to install
the boot cover. The three-piece boot cover
is stored in a
bag in the hatch
4. The switch is next to your cigarette lighter. The top
will automatically lower into the storage area.
1. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers
from the storage bag.
2. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab
into the front seatbelt cover. Lower the covers
onto the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Install the middle section of the cover by sliding the
tabs into the slots
on the right side cover. Lower the
cover and engage the latch.
4. Close the hatch.
Raising Your Convertible Top
1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface.
Set the parking brake firmly. If
you have an
automatic transmission, shift into
PARK (P). If
you have a manual transmission, shift into
RUN or RAP must be on. Then lower both sun
visors and lower both windows at least three inches
(8 cm). If the boot cover is in place, it must be
removed first.
I REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in ACC,
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It is not recommended that you raise or lower the
top while the vehicle
is moving.
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