Mazda 2002 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 59

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• When removing the hardtop, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
• Secure all loose objects inside when
driving with the hardtop removed.
• Don't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the hardtop.
• Don't remove or install the hardtop
when the wind is strong; the wind
could damage the hardtop.
• When removing the hardtop, make sure
the operation is performed by 2
persons.
• Before removing the hardtop, lower the
antenna.
• Removing the hardtop while it's wet
can cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
M Removing 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.
Sunvisor
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4. Push the unlock buttons and fully
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully
6. Disconnect the rear window defroster
Sunvisor
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Doors and Locks
release the top latches.
Unlock button
release the side latches.
Unlock button
Side latch
coupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
Top latch
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