2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 64

2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Pull back the carpet liner on the passenger side to access the hydraulic pump. 5. Then follow the steps under raising the manual convertible top. See "Manual Operation" or "Power Operation" in this section. When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The convertible top switch can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the convertible top. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑37 for more information. If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power convertible top to operate. See Power Windows on page 2‑18 for more information. 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the manual release cable. The tonneau cover manual release cable is located behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top. 3. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of the hydraulic pump. 4. Use the wrench, located in the center console, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow the manual raising of the convertible top.