Mazda 2005 mx-5 miata Manual page 71

5. Align the rear deck latches with the
rear deck studs and set the hardtop
squarely onto the body.
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
6. Slide the hardtop forward while
pressing down on the rear deck latches
to lock the latches, and then verify that
they are secure by attempting to lift the
rear of the hardtop.
Rear deck latch
Rear deck stud
Rear deck latch
Doors and Locks
CAUTION
Be careful not to strike the body with
l
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
The rear defogger grid and the
l
defogger cord could be damaged
when removing or installing the top.
Make sure the rear defogger grid
isn't folded and the defogger cord
isn't caught between the vehicle's
body and the top.
7. Push each top latch up with the palm of
your hand until the lock buttons click
and the latches are locked.
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