1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 112

7. Insert the two upper bolts into both receiver brackets. You may have to lift the hardtop slightly to install the lock pillar bracket. lowered into position, pull the 8. If the hardtop hasn't release lever behind the driver's seat (located under the storage compartmentlid). rear 9. Secure but don't tighten the corner bracket bolts using the ratchet. 10. Tighten the front bolts using the wrench. If the hardtop isn't secure, it can't give much as protection in a crash. loose hardtop couldfly A off the vehicle in an accident or sudden maneuver. You or others could injured. Don't be drive your vehicle until all the hardtop fasteners are tight. 14. Remove the HATCH (45) fuse. Store it in the center console while the convertible hardtop is inuse. (This will prevent accidental unlatching of the storage compartment lid.) 11. Insert the lower bolt the bottom flange of the into lock pillar brackets and tighten. Install and tighten the remaining bolts into the lock pillar brackets. 12. Using the ratchet, tighten the rear corner bracket bolts. Do not over-tighten these bolts. 13. Slide the rear trim panel in place. 2-69