Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 108)

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12. Slide the hardtop rearward while
pressing down on the rear deck
latches to unlock the latches.
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
13. Lift the hardtop straight off the body
to prevent damage to the rear deck
latches and studs.
Hardtop
Rear deck stud
WARNING
Be careful of the windshield's edges
when getting into or out of the vehicle:
Not being careful of the windshield's
edges when getting into or out of the
vehicle is dangerous. The windshield's
edges could scratch and cause
injuries.
CAUTION
l Be careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
l Use extreme care when carrying the
hardtop to prevent scratching or
other damage to it.
NOTE
Points to remember when storing the
detachable hardtop.
l Do not place the hardtop on a hard
surface, such as concrete or asphalt.
Place it on a cushioning material,
such as an old blanket.
l Be sure the top and side latches are
locked.
l Do not lean the hardtop against a
wall or stand it in an unstable way.
l Store the hardtop in a dry clean area,
and cover it with a soft material,
such as an old blanket.
14. Return the belt guides and the
seatbacks to their original positions.
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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