ljmoya

I have a very silly question I just bought a 2001 corvette convertible and I dont know how let the top down. I unlatched and tried to open it manually but I did want toforce it and break something. Can someone tell me what I need to do? Thank You

MACKASH

Unlatch the 2 levers behind the visors and behind the driver seat (left shoulder side) if you were sitting in the car there is a button thats under the rear cover. Raise the front side of top then the rear and let the rear gently down and fold the front back down just dont force it too hard and close the tonno cover. Enjoy!! Remember if the trunk is open the hatch will not release. Enjoy!!

hotwheels57

It sounds like you need an owners manual. If you don't have one, go to GMPARTSHOUSE and click "downloads", courtesy of Gene and Patrick.

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BADBIRDCAGE

If you search on google you will find a great video of how to operate the top.

ljmoya

Thanks Guys, very good information. I did it. Lets see how it goes with me Vette I bought a 2001 for with 68,000 miles for $17500.00 I think it was a good deal car is in 6 spped excellent condition. It was a one owner an the owner was having a time getting in and out of

GBsC5Vert

....and don't "pinch" your fingers when putting top back up! Also, whatever you do, make sure your windows are down when the top is down! It's a rule I think!

Jet-Jock

Do you have an owner's manual (hardcopy or PDF)?

Page 2-70 illustrated steps.


LOWERING TOP

1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors and turn them toward the door glass.
3. Unlock the front of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position.
4. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be vertical off the storage compartment lid (C).
The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up and down.
5. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the storage compartment lid (C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the lid will not release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid is open.
After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid (C) using the manual release cable.
The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats, in the center of the vehicle. When using the manual release, you must first open the doors to prevent damage to the seals. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Then pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed.
6. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position.
7. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position.
8. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted.
9. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing with a swift, firm motion.



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Vetteman Jack

Tons of good, useful information in the owner's manual.