Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual page 119

If the T-top panel is not stored properly, it could
be thrown about the vehicle in
a
crash
or
sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever you store a T-top panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it is stored securely in the
correct storage slot with the T-top handle closed.
Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in
the correct slot (DRIVER or PASSENGER) in the rear
area of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and
facing you when you put
it
in the storage slot.
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