Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
NOTE

The bolt cannot be removed completely.

If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat Step
3 a few times.
6. Hook the wire to the link pin shown in
the figure.
7. While one person pushes the rear roof
down, another person pulls the wire
until a latch sound is heard and the rear
roof unlocks.
Lock
Link Pin
Wire
Unlock
8. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
9. While standing on both sides of the
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position
it stops while keeping the height of
its left and right sides as parallel as
possible.
CAUTION

Do not let go of the rear roof on both
sides until it is fully open. The rear roof
could fall if it is released too soon and
cause injury.

Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully
lifted without being unlocked, it could
damage vehicle parts.

Lift the rear roof with its left and right
height as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is lifted with the left or right
height slanted, it could deform the link
mechanism.
Closing the front roof
CAUTION

Some steps in the procedure require
holding your body in a strained position
and if over exerted it could result in
injury.

Do the procedure being very careful not
to get your hands and fingers caught
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,
your hands or fingers could be injured.

Removal of the headliner is included
in the procedure, however, never drive
the vehicle with the headliner removed.
Driving the vehicle with the headliner
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly
perform the procedure while following
the instructions.
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