Manual Top Operation

[sambocaesar]

New owner here ... I searched this forum, but got nothing on my topic. I've been reading through owner's manual .. if no power to the car (emergency with a rain storm approaching), one can raise the top manually by releasing the pressure from the hydraulic something or another, using the supplied tool (I suspect some type of wrench). Where in the heck is this supplied tool? I can see the top of the nut that you're supposed to turn to release the pressure, but there is no indication of what this tool looks like or where it is located. I hope to never have to do this, but I would rather know and be prepared. Another question ... where in the heck is the battery? TIA

[RolltideSS]

The battery is in the trunk where the spare would go

[Calikenn]

The tool was in a plastic bag in my glove compartment.

[sambocaesar]

Originally Posted by RolltideSS

The battery is in the trunk where the spare would go

ohh .. thx ... I think the salesman told me that .. I guess I wasn't listening .. was ready to drive off
I have the compact spare, so I removed it .. yep, there it was along with the jack and wrench .. dang its hot in my garage in FL

[sambocaesar]

Originally Posted by Calikenn

The tool was in a plastic bag in my glove compartment.

Thanks. No plastic bag in my glove compartment. I emailed the salesman. He wants 5stars on every survey item, so I'm sure he'll come up with it.

[Sleper]

question have not found this plastic tool but where do you put it?

[MSgt O]

You use it on the hydraulic pump to release pressue on the lines:

Loss of Vehicle Power If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can be raised manually by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump. Refer to your Owner Manual. Note: Top will not operate in cold weather below 32°F (0°C).

also: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556768

[Sleper]

thanks

[MSgt O]

Yeah, good luck! If youre ever down in Mac City/St Ignace, hit me up!

[slphawk]

I found out that there is a small "door" on the top of the back seat, after it is open there is an allen bolt that can be turned for manual operation with GM part number 22772402. The GM wench is discontinued, but some are available on ebay.

[MSgt O]

Good to know!!! Middle of back seat or side? Just curious as I have never looked before!

[slphawk]

The door is on the top of the back seat. I would like to know if the bolt is loosened and you move the top manually will hydraulic fluid squirt out behind the seat?

[bsn]

NO

[MSgt O]

It wont