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7. To unlock the rear of the roofpanel's rear release latch,
press the back of the release
handle (B). Then press the
button on the front of the
release handle (A).
Pull down the latch lever. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle,
and if necessary, have someone
stand on the other side.
Together, carefully lift the front
edge of the roof panel up and
forward.
9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person
should grasp the roof panel as
close to the center as possible
and lift it away from the vehicle.Storing the Roof Panel
{WARNING
If a 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 a roof panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it is stored
securely in the proper location. 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 thatthe outside front edges line up
between the receiver covers.
Push forward on the roof panel
until it stops.
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3. Gently place the roof paneldown so that the back pins on
the roof panel drop into the
receivers in the back of the
storage area.
Press down firmly to seat the pins in
the receivers.
Installing the Roof Panel
{WARNING
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.
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 install the roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and
set the parking brake. Shift
an automatic transmission
into P (Park). Shift a manual
transmission into N (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. To remove the roof panel from the rear storage area of the
vehicle, pull up on the rear
edge 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 fit the pins at the
rear of the roof panel inside the
openings in the rear overhead
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weatherstrip. Gently lower the
front edge of the roof panel to
the front of the roof opening.
6. Turn the front release handlesinward 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.
Removable Roof Panel
Notice: If you use a glass
treatment and/or conditioner
that contains ethyl alcohol or
ethyl sulfate on the roof panel,
you could damage the panel.
The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Only use a
GM-approved glass cleaner on
the roof panel.
Special care is necessary when
cleaning, removing, and/or storing
the roof panel.
.Flush with water to remove dust
and dirt, then dry the panel.
.Clean a transparent roof panel
with GM Glass Cleaner. Leave
the cleaner on the panel for
one minute, then wipe the panel
with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not
use glass cleaner on a painted
roof panel.
.Do not use abrasive cleaning
materials on either type of panel. If water drops are frequently allowed
to dry on the roof panel, impurities
in the water will adhere to the top.
These impurities may etch or mar
the finish. When the panel gets wet,
dry it off.
Convertible Top
Manual Operation
For care and cleaning of the
convertible top, see
“Cleaning the
Convertible Top” in this section.
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 theConvertible 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 (P) Park
or a manual transmission
in (N) Neutral before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
Lowering the Manual
Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into
P (Park) and set the parking
brake. Shift a manual
transmission into N (Neutral)
and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
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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.
6. The convertible top front latch must be turned and closed after
the top has been pushed up.
Failure to close the latch may
prevent the tonneau cover from
completely closing.7. 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.
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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 on page 2‑10
for 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.
8. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover.9. Push forward on the frontedge (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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10. Then move the top rearward toits fully-stored position.
11. 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.
12. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it with a
swift, firm motion. Raising the Manual
Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift
an automatic transmission into
P (Park) and set the parking
brake. Shift a manual
transmission into N (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” 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.6. Pull the convertible top up by firmly gripping the front edge (A)
near the center and applying a
brisk upward and forward motion
to get the top in the full-up
position.
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7. Lift the rear edge (B) of theconvertible top to its full-up
position by first raising the front
edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by
pushing it down with a swift, firm
motion.
9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by first slightly
pushing the front edge (A) of the
convertible top forward.
10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from
the outside of the vehicle,
or pull the front edge (A) of
the convertible top down from
the center pull-down handle
located in the inside of the
vehicle.11. Pull the top front latch
handle down and turn it
counterclockwise to lock
the convertible top.
