1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 232

... ... ... ... ... On convertible models, you must also remove the convertible topprotection panel. It's at the upper back of the trunk. Turn the two screw knobs under the trunk edge a quarter turn left (counterclockwise)to remove the panel. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire andTools The equipmentyou'll need is in the right (passenger) rear area behind the trim panel. First you must remove the close-out panel. See "Close-Out Panel" in the Index. Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire. (See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for moreinformation about thecompact spare.) Use a coin or a key to turn the screw headsuntil the slots point front and back. Gently Iift the trim panel and move it out of the way. 5-27