Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Folding Top To Open Position With Number 1 & 5 Bows Up

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Remove the covers from the right, left, and center rear floor stowage compartments.
Remove the latch striker retainers from the cover of the center compartment by sliding the retainers toward the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Carpet Retainers To Bracket At Retainers & Brackets

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Remove the forward stowage brackets from the roof lift-off panel by rotating the brackets 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the carpet retainers for the bracket by prying the retainers up.

Fig 3: Rear Compartment Carpet

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Pull the carpet from under the speaker grilles, and from under the rear corner carpet trim panels.
Remove the rear compartment carpet.