1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 105

8. After the top is completely folded into the compartment, turn the latch handles toward the center of the vehicle. Close the storagecompartment lid by pushing the front edge down on each side. Try to lift the lid tomake sure it's latched. NOTICE: When closing the storage compartment lid, make sure the latch handles are turned back toward the centerof the vehicle. If they aren't, you may damage the paint on the lid inner panel. I Raising Your Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatictransmission into PARK (P). Shift amanual transmission into REVERSE (R). Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Press either the storagecompartment lid 3. Turn the latch handles outward. Pull the top up and forward until it lines up with the windshield. 4. Latch the top by turning the handles toward the center of the vehicle. If needed, push down on the outside corners. 5 . Lift the rear of the top and close the compartment lid firmly. release button behind the driver's seat or in the center console. 2-62