Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 121)

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4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it
is needed.
WARNING
Verify that the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position before manually
operating the hardtop:
Manually retracting the hardtop with
the ignition switch not in the LOCK
position is dangerous as the retractor
motors could turn on suddenly and
cause injury resulting from hands or
fingers being pinched in the
mechanism.
Manual closing
Tool preparation
Locate the following tools in the glove
box.
Refer to Tool Storage on page 7-5.
Rope
Eyebolt
Allen wrench
Opening the deck
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to Detachable Type on page
6-10.
CAUTION
Do the procedure with the antenna
removed. The antenna may be damaged
if it is left installed.
NOTE
l The gear units on both sides have to
be unlocked to release the deck
before it is raised manually. Because
the deck is heavy, two adults are
required to raise it.
l The following describes the
procedure for the gear unit on one
side. Perform the procedure on both
sides.
2. Insert the Allen wrench into the Allen
socket in the bolt head that is pointed
forward of the gear unit located under
the deck lid as shown in the figure.
Bolt
Allen wrench
Deck
Gear unit
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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