trunk release PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1996 Owners Manual

2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing
on the smaller
part of the latch, then pulling down
on the larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook
on the latch that attaches into the hole at. the
windshield releases.
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 trunk.
3. Be sure no one or nothing is on or around the top.
Push and hold the bottom of the convertible top
switch.
The switch is on the left side of your
console.
The top will automatically lower into the
storage area.
1. Open the tnank and remove the two side covers from
2. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab
the
storage bag.
into the fhnt seatbelt cover. Lower the covers onto
the vehicle.
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5. Push and hold the top
of the convertible
top switch.
6. Pull down on center opening and align hooks with
holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch until
it clicks.
Do not force the latch. If it is hard to
lock, the top is not properly aligned.
If
your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead
battery, you can still raise or lower the top manually by
rotating the valve in the left side
of the trunk.
Open the
trunk and find the tab along the left side trim
panel. Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to
release the hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition
key to
the LOCK position. You can now raise or lower your top
manually. Be sure to close
the valve after installing your
top
so you can raise or lower it electronically later.
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