Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1259

Fig. 81: Identifying Deck Panel Clearances
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Clearance
a: 4 - 6 mm {0.16 - 0.23 in}
b: -2 - 2 mm {-0.07 - 0.07 in}
3. Tighten the nuts.
DECK PANEL MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
1. Fully open the deck panel.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
4. Set the side shelf out of the way. (See SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the deck panel. (See DECK PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the screws indicated in the figure.
7. Remove the deck panel motor.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Exterior Trim - MX-5 Miata
If the deck panel does not operate electrically, see "DECK PANEL

MANUAL OPEN/CLOSE PROCEDURE" to open/close the deck panel.