Pontiac 2001 Firebird Owner's Manual page 133

NOTICE:
It is not recommended to lower the top if your
vehicle is out in cold weather (0 _ F /
lower), or you may damage top components.
NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top into the
storage area, be sure there are no objects in the
way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a
stored top on items in the storage area will
cause the convertible top back glass to break.
18 _ C or
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4. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing on
the smaller part of the latch, then pulling down on the
larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook on the latch
that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases.
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