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7. Press the button on the front of
the rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
will open.
8. Stand on one side of the
vehicle, and if necessary, have
someone stand on the other
side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up
and forward. Avoid dropping
the rear edge downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose,
grasp it as close to the center
as possible and lift it away from
the vehicle.
Storing the Roof Panel
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Warning
If a roof 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. Always use the
stowage receivers.
Caution
Dirt, dust, or other contaminants
on the removable roof panel or
cargo shade could cause damage
to the finish of the roof panel if it
is stored under the shade.
Remove the cargo shade when
storing the roof in the rear
compartment.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the
front edge of the panel is facing
the front of the vehicle.
2. Insert the front of the roof panel
so that the indents lay on top of
the receivers.
3. Line up the rear roof panel pins
so that they drop into the
receivers on the back of the
storage area.
4. Press down firmly to seat the
pins in the rear receivers.