Mazda 2003 MX-5 Miata, Manual

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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Installing the Detachable
Hardtop
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
4. Unlock the top latches and the side
latches on the hardtop.
•
Be careful not to strike the body
with any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
•
Use extreme care when carrying the
hardtop to prevent scratching or
other damage to it.
NOTE
Points to remember when storing the
detachable hardtop.
•
Do not place the hardtop on a hard
surface, such as concrete or asphalt.
Place it on a cushioning material,
such as an old blanket.
•
Be sure the top and side latches are
locked.
•
Do not lean the hardtop against a
wall or stand it in an unstable way.
•
Store the hardtop in a dry clean
area, and cover it with a soft
material, such as an old blanket.
Do not attempt to install the hardtop
with the convertible top also up.
Lower the convertible top before
installing the hardtop, otherwise
damage will occur to the convertible
top.
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
•
Be sure to place the convertible top
latches in the locked position.
•
Make sure the convertible top is
completely lowered before
installing the hardtop. Also confirm
that the rear window defroster
coupler is disconnected.
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
Top latch assembly
Slide latch assembly
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