1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 116
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual
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4. Press the bypass switch down the EMERGENCY to OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under the shelf panel on driver's side in the trunk. the 5. Remove the top boot as described Steps 4 through 7 in in "Raising Your Convertible Top" earlier in this section. 6. Lower thedoor windows completely. 7. Position one person each side of the vehicle. on Carefully lift the top by grasping the front corners of the top, not the linkage. I NOTICE: Do not attempt to force the top up if it not does move freely.The top or its linkage can be damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you still can't move the top easily. 8. Raise the top until it is allthe way up. Line upthe top so the pins are even with the holes.