2005 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 56

56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Lower the Top: 3. Disengage the latch hook from the windshield rod making sure to pull the latch all the way back to the detent stow position and pull the top away from the windshield header. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Pull the convertible top back away from the windshield and all the way back to the folded position into the storage well to the back of the seating positions. Push the leading edge of the top down to engage the downstack latch. 6. Finally lower and close the trunk. Unlatching Convertible Top To Raise the Top: 1. To raise the convertible top, first ensure that the door windows are lowered at least an inch. 2. Then open the trunk. 1. To lower the top, first ensure that the door windows are lowered at least an inch. 2. Depress the button at the top of the latch upwards and then pull the handle down and rearward, towards you. (See the picture shown)