Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Automobile User Manual


 
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CAUTION
Ø Be careful not to strike the body
with any of the protruding
hardtop latches.
Ø The rear defogger grid and the
defogger cord could be damaged
when removing or installing the
hardtop. Make sure the rear
defogger grid isn't folded and the
defogger cord isn't caught
between the vehicle's body and the
hardtop.
11. Make sure the striker for the top latch
is securely engaged with the anchor
before pushing the top latch lever.
Rotate the lever of the top latch with
the palm of your hand until the top
latch is locked.
Striker
Anchor
12. Pull the levers and fully release the
side latches.
Side latch
Lever
13. Make sure the hooks are engaged.
Lift the side latches with the palm of
your hand until the latches are locked.
Side
latch
Hook
CAUTION
After installation, verify that all
latches are secure. Operating the
vehicle with unlocked latches may
cause hardtop damage or loss.
14. Set the belt guides and the seats back
to their original positions.
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