Abstract: A locating and latch down assembly device for a removable vehicle roof panel and a roof panel provided with such a device are disclosed. A tapering finger connector is mounted on the center of the rear edge of the roof panel and extends outwardly and inwardly therefrom. The tapering finger connector has a detent formed on a bottom face thereof which extends through the width. A tapering slot connector adapted to receive the finger connector is formed in the center of a rear edge of opening in the roof. A cylinder is mounted on the bottom face of the slot connector and extends laterally therethrough. The cylinder is adapted to engage the detent when the finger connector is inserted into the slot connector, thereby serving to align and latch the connectors to each other and the panel to the vehicle. The tapering slot connector may be formed in a roll bar extending along the rear edge of the roof opening.