2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 64
2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Manual
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J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 25 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION • Be careful not to strike the body with any of the protruding hardtop latches. • Use extreme care when carrying the hardtop to prevent scratching or other damage to it. NOTE NOTE • Be sure to place the convertible top latches in the locked position. • Make sure the convertible top is completely lowered before installing the hardtop. Also confirm that the rear window defroster coupler is disconnected. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Lower the side windows, then turn off the ignition. 3. Pull down the sunvisors. Sunvisor Sunvisor Points to remember when storing the detachable hardtop. • 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. • Be sure the top and side latches are locked. • Do not lean the hardtop against a wall or stand it in an unstable way. • Store the hardtop in a dry clean area, and cover it with a soft material, such as an old blanket. M Installing the Detachable Hardtop 4. Unlock the top latches and the side latches on the hardtop. Top latch assembly CAUTION Do not attempt to install the hardtop with the convertible top also up. Lower the convertible top before installing the hardtop, otherwise damage will occur to the convertible top. Slide latch assembly 3-25 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G