Chevrolet 2001 Corvette Owner's Manual page 133

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.
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