2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of
the panel is facing the storage area.
2. Insert the roof panel
so that the outside
front edges line up
between the receiver
covers. Push forward
on the roof panel
until it stops.3. Gently place the
roof panel down
so that the back
pins on the
roof panel drop
into the receivers
in the back of
the storage area.
Press down rmly to seat the pins in the receivers.
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Installing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may
fall into or y off the vehicle. You or
others could be injured. After installing
the roof panel, always check that it is
rmly attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check now and
then to be sure the roof panel is rmly
in place.
Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.In most cases, it makes it easier if two people
re-install the roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Check that the front release latches and
the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof
opening are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage
area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the
roof panel with both hands and gently lift it
up and remove it from the storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of
the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the
weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening.
Then align and t the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the roof opening.
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6. Turn the front
release handles
inward so that
they latch to the
closed position.
7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof
release handle to latch its hook in the closed
position.
8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down
and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is
securely installed.Convertible Top
Convertible Top (Manual)
For care and cleaning of the convertible top,
seeConvertible Top on page 414under “Service
and Appearance Care”. High pressure car
washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
If the vehicle has this feature, the following
procedures explain the proper operation of the
manual convertible top.
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The parts of the manual convertible top that are
used when lowering and raising it are:
A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top
B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top
C. Tonneau Cover
Notice:Leaving the convertible top down
and exposing the interior of your vehicle
to outdoor conditions may cause damage.
Always close the convertible top if leaving
your vehicle outdoors.Notice:Lowering the convertible top when
there are objects in the storage area could
damage it or break the glass rear window.
Always verify that no objects are in the storage
area before lowering the convertible top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or
dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage
to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the
top before lowering it.
Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle
in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you
may damage top components. Do not lower
the top in cold weather.
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
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Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
4. The convertible top front latch, located above
the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked.
Pull the convertible top front latch down
and turn it clockwise to unlock it.5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the
convertible top off of the windshield frame.
Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of
the convertible top so it is vertical to the
tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and
rear edge (B) should be straight up.
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6. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the
tonneau cover release button located on the
underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the
driver’s seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C).
If the tonneau cover does not release and
three chimes are heard, check to make sure
the trunk lid is closed. Also, the cover will not
release if the vehicle alarm is armed.After pressing the release button, the driver’s
and passenger’s door glass should retract
to the full-down position.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, the
tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using
the manual release cable.
The tonneau cover emergency manual
release cable is located underneath the
carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head
restraint, on the underside forward edge of the
tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and
pull back the carpeting. Also, seeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for information on the emergency
trunk release handle.
Notice:If you lower the convertible top into
the storage compartment and the rear edge of
the top is not in the full-down position, you
could damage the top. Always verify that
the rear edge of the convertible top is in the
full-down position before lowering the top into
the storage compartment.
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7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the
convertible top to allow the rear edge (B)
of the convertible top to be moved to
its full-down position.
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9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored
position.
10. After the top is stored, apply one even push
on the center of the front edge (A) of the
convertible top to assure that the top is fully
retracted.
11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down
on it with a swift, rm motion.
Raising the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Lower both windows.
3. Make sure the ignition is off.
4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the
tonneau cover release button, or use the
manual release cable if battery power has been
lost. See Step 6 under “Lowering the Manual
Convertible Top” earlier in this section.
After pressing the release button, the driver’s
and passenger’s door glass should retract
to the full-down position, if they have not
already been lowered.
5. Lift the tonneau cover.
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