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 With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up

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Position the folding top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.

Fig 2: Trim Cover At Latch

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Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the latch to be removed.
Remove the trim cover from the latch

Fig 3: Latch Handle Bolts

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Rotate the handle to align the hole with the bolt.

Fig 4: Bolts & Latch Handle Assembly

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IMPORTANT: Do NOT allow the right anchor plate to drop inside the top.

Remove the bolts and the latch handle assembly. Before removing the second bolt on the right side, pivot the handle to expose the bolt hole. Loosely replace the bolt to hold the anchor plate in position.