boot PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Owners Manual

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.
3. Install the middle section of the cover by sliding the
tabs into the slots on the right side cover. Lower the
cover and insert the latch.
4. Close the hatch.
1. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers from
the storage bag.
2. Install the two side covers by inserting the tab into the
front seatbelt cover. Lower the covers onto the vehicle.
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Raising Your Convertible Top
1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface.
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). The ignition must be in ACC, RUN
or RAP must be on. Lower both sun visors. Lower
both windows at least three inches
(8 cm). If the boot
cover is in place, it must be removed first.
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It is not recommended that you raise or lower the
top while the vehicle is moving.
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2. Open the hatch. Remove the middle piece of the
cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up
on
the cover.
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3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by
lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of
their slots.
4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate
compartment in the storage
bag. Store the bag in the
hatch and close the hatch.
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