Mazda 2006 MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
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Be careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
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The rear defogger grid and the
defogger cord could be damaged
when removing or installing the
hardtop. Make sure the rear defogger
grid isn't folded and the defogger
cord isn't caught between the
vehicle's body and the hardtop.
10. Make sure the striker for the top latch
is securely engaged with the anchor
before pushing up the top latch lever.
Push the lever of the top latch up with
the palm of your hand until the top
latch is locked.
Striker
Anchor
11. Pull the levers and fully release the
side latches.
Side latch
Lever
12. Make sure the hooks are engaged.
Lift the side latches with the palm of
your hand until the latches are locked.
Side
latch
Hook
CAUTION
After installation, verify that all latches
are secure. Operating the vehicle with
unlocked latches may cause hardtop
damage or loss.
13. Set the belt guides and the seats back
to their original positions.
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