Chevrolet 2005 Corvette Owner's Manual page 109

Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its
edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping
may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in
the stowage receivers after removing it from
the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake.
Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift
a manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the ignition is OFF.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items
that may interfere with proper storage of the
roof panel.
5. Lower the windows.
There are two release latches on the front of the
roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of
the roof panel.
Driver's Side Front Roof Panel Release Latch
6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the
roof panel, grasp each handle with your fingers
and pull it outward.
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