1997 SAAB 900 How to manually operate the covertible top on

Do you have an owners manual, it may say. If I remember right, there is a slot in the rh trunk liner, where you insert the tire iron, and it will unlock the tonneau cover. What position is the top in? If it is fully closed and you want it open, this will not work, as the fifth bow latches would need to be electrically released. If it is open, and you want it closed, you can do that with this procedure, and I believe you would lock the first bow with an allen wrench. You will not be able to lock the tonneau cover down, or lock the fifth bow. It is meant for an emergency closure, for temporary means.