Is it possible to manually put a convertible top up and down? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nbostaph · 04-22-2018, 11:41 AM

Until I can get the issue sorted out with my convertible top, which looks like it may be a while based on my recent dealer visit, I'd still like to enjoy the nice weather with my top down. Is it possible to manually pull the top down and up without causing damage to the motor? If so, how?

The owners manual didn't seem to be much help here. It did give instructions for opening a valve allowing you to put the top up in an emergency. But it didn't say if this same technique could be used to put the top down, or if doing this repeatedly (or even once) could cause strain or damage to the automatic top components.

18LTLoveIt · 04-22-2018, 02:54 PM

I wouldn't chance it. Owners manuals and dealers are useless for top problems. Visit the sub forum on convertibles.

04-22-2018, 11:41 AM	#1
nbostaph Drives: Yellow 2014 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 121	Is it possible to manually put a convertible top up and down? Until I can get the issue sorted out with my convertible top, which looks like it may be a while based on my recent dealer visit, I'd still like to enjoy the nice weather with my top down. Is it possible to manually pull the top down and up without causing damage to the motor? If so, how? The owners manual didn't seem to be much help here. It did give instructions for opening a valve allowing you to put the top up in an emergency. But it didn't say if this same technique could be used to put the top down, or if doing this repeatedly (or even once) could cause strain or damage to the automatic top components.

04-22-2018, 02:54 PM	#2
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	I wouldn't chance it. Owners manuals and dealers are useless for top problems. Visit the sub forum on convertibles.