Mazda MX-5 Miata 2004 Owner's Manual page 67

Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
7. Push each top latch up with the palm of
your hand until the lock buttons click
and the latches are locked.
8. Push each side latch down with the
palm of your hand until the lock
buttons click and the latches are
locked.
Side latch
CAUTION
After installation, verify that all latches
are secure. Operating the vehicle with
unlocked latches may cause hardtop
damage or loss.
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9. Reconnect the rear window defroster
coupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
NOTE
If the top rattles even when all latches
are secure, drive slowly and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
inspection.
M Detachable Hardtop Appearance
Care
Refer to detachable hardtop maintenance
(page 8-46) for information on detachable
hardtop appearance care.