Chevrolet 2001 Camaro Owner's Manual page 136

5. Pull down on the latches and align the hooks with
the holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch
until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it is hard to
lock, the top is not properly aligned.
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NOTICE:
The convertible top may be tight when pushing
forward on the latch when your vehicle is new,
but it will loosen up with time. Make sure that
the hooks are properly aligned before using any
kind of force.
If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery,
you can still raise the top manually by turning the valve
in the driver's side of the hatch.