2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD boot

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5. The switch is located on
the console in front of
the gearshift lever.
Make sure nothing or anyone is on or around the top.
Push and hold the down arrow on the lower part of the
convertible TOP switch.
The top will automatically lower into the storage area.Installing the Boot Cover
After lowering the convertible top, you may want to
install the boot cover. The three
-piece boot cover is
stored in a bag in the hatch area.
1. Flip the two convertible top latches to the
closed position.
2. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers
and middle section from the storage bag.

2-78 Removing the Boot Cover
1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in
on the latch and lifting up on the cover.
3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover
by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of
their slots.

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4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate
compartment according to the graphic printed
inside of the storage bag. Store the bag in the
hatch and close the hatch.
5. Unlock the two convertible top latches.
Raising Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake
firmly. If you have an automatic transmission, shift
into PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission,
shift into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN
(or RAP must be active).
3. Lower both sun visors and lower both windows at
least 3 inches (8 cm). If the boot cover is in place,
it must be removed first.
NOTICE:
Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle is
in motion can cause serious damage to the top
to top mechanism.