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Originally Posted by Bauce

I believe you have to remove the both the left and right side interior trim pieces first. Then you should be able to remove the center trim piece covering the latch.

Here is a diagram of full disassembly of the hardtop.
You should only have to remove the 3 inner trim pieces to access the latch.

https://charm.li/Porsche/2000/Boxster%20S%20%28986%29%20F6-3.2L/Repair%20and%20Diagnosis/Body%20and%20Frame/Roof%20and%20Associated%20Components/Hard%20Top/Service%20and%20Repair/Overhaul/Disassembling%20and%20Assembling%20Hardtop/

This is what the back of inner trim piece looks like so you know where the clips are
https://nemigaparts.com/img/catalogs/pet/st/020081116.png

Oh wow....Very nice.
Luckily my friend was able to remove the latch without removing the trim pieces and he is going to try to repair the latch.
Hopefully that works.
Thanks so much.