Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 111)

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10. 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.
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
CAUTION
l Be careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
l 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
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