Cade

We can keep it within the thread as i don't think ill be much more help than what is communicated here. You can find the manual here and start on page 20-57. The rivets are within the picture but you cannot see the other end. They are the two holes on the top of the pic on the left and right side. And yes the back of the window is the bottom of the pic.

https://www.s2000.club/OM/2000-08%20...S2000%20SM.pdf

4-Color Kid

It looks like the rivets are in the top and create sort of a “well” that something from the latch fits into? I would ask more questions, but should probably access the manual pages that you sent. My last question, for now anyway, is “What holds the latches on?” I must admit that I have not investigated this too closely as I am hesitant to do any of this as I was hoping that my dent guy would be able to repair it from the outside, making this unnecessary. It is my goal to get this taken care of in the possible way without being annoying to those willing to help. Your time and advice are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Cade

The hardtop latches are held on by two bolts that go into the threaded rivets

4-Color Kid

That seems not very solid! Simply lay on them with a socket wrench until they break loose? I think I read that they recommend putting some kind of anti-seize on the bolts when reassembling, so I assume that they did at manufacture. I can see why you mentioned being careful, but this seems certain to fail. Not at all comfortable with this. Uggh…