2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 71

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Align the rear deck latches with the rear deck studs and set the hardtop squarely onto the body. Hardtop Rear deck latch l CAUTION l Be careful not to strike the body with any of the protruding hardtop latches. The rear defogger grid and the defogger cord could be damaged when removing or installing the top. Make sure the rear defogger grid isn't folded and the defogger cord isn't caught between the vehicle's body and the top. Rear deck latch Rear deck stud 6. 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. 7. Push each top latch up with the palm of your hand until the lock buttons click and the latches are locked. Rear deck latch 3-29 Form No.8T72-EA-04G