Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 70

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page70
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
NOTE
Points to remember when storing the
detachable hardtop.
Do not place the hardtop on a hard
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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
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locked.
Do not lean the hardtop against a
l
wall or stand it in an unstable way.
Store the hardtop in a dry clean area,
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and cover it with a soft material,
such as an old blanket.
qInstalling the Detachable
Hardtop
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
Be sure to place the convertible top
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latches in the locked position.
Make sure the convertible top is
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completely lowered before installing
the hardtop. Also confirm that the
rear window defroster coupler is
disconnected.
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Form No.8T72-EA-04G
Black plate (70,1)
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
4. Unlock the top latches and the side
latches on the hardtop.
Top latch assembly
Slide latch assembly
Sunvisor