Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 109

MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page108
Monday, June 12 2006 12:56 AM
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
15. Disconnect the hardtop rear window
defroster coupler (A) from the coupler
(B), and remove the convertible top
rear window defroster coupler (C)
from its holder (D).
(A)
(B)
(D)
(C)
16. Connect the convertible top's rear
window defroster coupler (C) to the
coupler (B).
(C)
(B)
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.
3-50
Form No.8V80-EA-06F
Black plate (108,1)
NOTE
Be sure to place the convertible top
l
latches in the locked position.
Make sure the convertible top is
l
completely lowered before installing
the hardtop. Also confirm that the
rear window defroster coupler is
disconnected.
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. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to Antenna on page 6-10.
4. Remove the seat belts from the belt
guides.
Belt guide
5. Slide the seats forward.
Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
6. Fold the seatbacks forward.
Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3.