2005 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

3. Release the lever located behind the driver’s seat and
nestled in the folded convertible top (as pictured). To aid
in disengaging the latch, press down on the convertible
top while pressing on the latch lever.4. Manually raise the top until it meets the windshield
header (as pictured).
5. Close the trunk.
Convertible Top Latch
Raising Convertible Top
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6. While sitting inside the vehicle, hold onto the handles
and pull the top towards the windshield header. Push the
latch handle forward and engage the latch hook to the
windshield receiver rod.7. Ensure the outboard locating pins are in their respec-
tive receiving holes in the windshield header. Push the
latch handle forward all the way to close the latch.
NOTE:Until the convertible top system has had ad-
equate time to break in, it may take greater effort to
Aligning Convertible Top
Engaging Convertible Top
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engage the latch hook and close the latch. Several weeks
of normal convertible top usage will reduce these efforts.
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lower the convertible top and make sure that the
convertible top latch handle is placed in the stowed
position.
3. lay the unfolded boot cover across the convertible top.
Unfolded Boot Cover
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4. Slide pocket over the front corner of convertible top on
the passenger side.5. Stretch and slide pocket over the front corner of
convertible top on the driver side.
Attaching Passenger SideAttaching Driver Side
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6. Tuck cover under leading edge of convertible top. 7. Clip tab under trunk lid stop and quarter panel flange
on outer edge on the passenger side.
Tucking Boot Cover
Attaching Passenger Side Tab
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8. Push down to engage inboard tab on the passenger
side.9. Clip tab under trunk lid stop and quarter panel flange
on outer edge on the driver side.
Engaging Passenger Side TabAttaching Driver Side Tab
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10. Push down to engage inboard tab on the driver side.
Push down on convertible top behind driver seat to lock
down.11. Stretch out and smooth cover from rear of vehicle.
Close the trunk lid.
Engaging Driver Side Tab
Stretching and Smoothing Cover
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12. Ensure that the forward edge of the convertible top
boot is tucked in fully after the trunk is closed.Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and
Storage
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull up to disengage the inboard tab on the driver
side.
Forward Edge
Disengaging Driver Side Tab
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