1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats Roof Panel (Coupe)
To remove the floor mats,
pull up on the rear of the
mat to disconnect from the
locator hooks.
To reinstall the floor mats, line up the openings in the
floor mat over the locator hooks and push down
into place.
For proper cleaning instructions
of the carpeted floor
mats, see “Fabric Protection” in the Index.
Removing the Roof Panel
I A CAUTION:
Don’t try to remove the roof panel while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof
panel while the vehicle is moving could cause
an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or it could
fly off and
strike another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the roof panel only when the
vehicle is parked.
Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have
someone help
you.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping do not drop or rest it on its
edges. Place the roof panel in the egg-shaped
stowage receivers after removing it from
the 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).
Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades
and rotate them toward the door glass.
2. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage
of the roof panel. Also
install the two egg-shaped stowage receivers into the
floor of the rear storage compartment. Secure both
receivers into their proper positions by turning them
to the left.
3. Lower the windows and open the doors.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are two latches on the front of the roof panel
near each door
(A), and one rear latch (B).
4. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull down each
of the front handles. Grasp the handles with your
fingers and pull each toward
you. Complete a 180"
rotation toward the center of the vehicle. Then push
up
on each of the handles.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. To unlock the rear of the roof panel, press the latch
release button with your thumb and pull down the
latch lever with your fingers.
6. After releasing the latches, return the sun visors to
the forward position.
I
7. Stand on one side of the vehicle and, if necessary,
have your helper stand on the other side. Together,
carefully lift the front edge
of the panel up and
forward, and out
of the vehicle opening.
8. When the panel is loosened from the vehicle, one
person should grasp the roof panel as close to the
center of the
car as possible and lift away the panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing the Roof Panel
I A CAUTION
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 pins.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its
edges. Place the roof panel in the egg-shaped
stowage receivers after removing it from
the vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the rear edge of the panel
is facing the storage area. The locating pins (at the
rear
of the panel) should point toward the
egg-shaped stowage receivers on the floor of the
center compartment.
2. Push the panel forward until the pins bottom out in
the receivers.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. There are two spring-loaded storage pins on the rear
wall of the storage compartment
(A). These storage
pins
go into the slots on each side of the roof
panel
(B).
4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpet ledge.
Then, pull each release rearward and upward to place
the storage pins into the holes of the roof panel.
5. Gently lift and lower the roof panel to be sure it is
locked into place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Roof Panel
I
I A CAUTION:
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. Check now and then
to
be sure the roof panel is firmly in place.
I NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on
its edges.
1. Check to be sure that the front handles and rear latch
on the ceiling
are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it
with your right hand at the middle edge near the
seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of
the edge closest to you. Reverse the steps described
previously under “Storing the Roof Panel.”
3. Remove the roof panel from the
storage compartment.
4. In most cases, it is easier to install the removable
roof with two people rather than one. Place the roof
panel over the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the
weatherstrip on the back
of the roof opening (A).
Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel
weatherstrip with the receiving cup in the body
weatherstrip
(B). Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the body opening
(C).
6. Rotate the front handles toward the side doors to the
closed position.
7. Hook the rear latch by pushing the lever up to the
locked position.
8. Grasp and tug the roof panel up and down and
side-to-side to make sure the roof panel is
securely installed.
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