Can Someone Post Pics of Gen II Hardtop Front Latches

[Vipuronr]

Just picked up top for my RT/10. Since I've only had the soft top and the front latches are different, can someone post up closeup pics of the front latches? I have no point of comparison and want to clean things up, so it would be helpful to see some other ones.

Thanks very much.

Peter

 

[ViperTony]

The latches on the hard top do differ from the soft top. The hard top latches require an allen wrench which should've come with the hard top.

 

[LifeIsGood]

My 2001 RT/10 hardtop latches...

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[Vipuronr]

Thanks for the pictures, Ken. Assume the allen wrench fits in that slot and that is how you turn the "t" piece.

 

[Vipuronr]

Tony, don't think the top is coming with the tool, but have read that using an allen wrench is just as good.

 

[ViperTony]

Tony, don't think the top is coming with the tool, but have read that using an allen wrench is just as good.

I don't know what size the allen wrench is. Heck, a screwdriver works just as well.

 

[Vipuronr]

Thanks Tony, I must say I am amazed at the level of sophistication that some of the Viper parts have!

 

[StyVip]

If you push down on the top above the latch you can do it with your fingers. I do it all the time. Never needed an allen key.

 

[Vipuronr]

Okay, thanks for the suggestion, will try when I get the top on the car.

Thanks all!

By the way, looked in the owners manual at the picture of the front latch "tool" and it looks very much like a regular, everyday allen wrench that comes with furniture you put together.

Peter