Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 115

MX-5_8CM3-EA-12F_Edition1 Page115
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To the outside of the vehicle
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NOTE
Always route the one end of the rope to the
inside of the vehicle. If it is not inside the
vehicle, it will be difficult to service the
hardtop at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
3. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
4. Close the deck uniformly on both sides
using two adults, one on each side of
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Close the deck using two adults.
Doing it alone could result in injury
or the deck lid mechanism being
twisted which could damage it.
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5. Lightly pushing the deck downward,
NOTE
Pull the ropes horizontally to the vehicle rear.
Rope
6. Lightly move the deck and verify that
7. Open the trunk using the key, and tie
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pull the ropes to the rear along both
sides of the trunk to hold the deck
down.
Rope
it is secured completely.
the rope to the bracket and knot it twice
so that it does not loosen.
CAUTION
Tie the ropes securely so that the
deck does not open while the vehicle
is being driven.
Rope
Bracket
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