Black plate (123,1)
9. Press the eyebolt against the sector
gear.
Sector gear
Eyebolt
Guide
10. Press and rotate the sector gear
rearward to release the lock.
Sector gear
Eyebolt
Guide
CAUTION
When releasing the sector gear lock
using the eyebolt, make sure the eyebolt
remains centered as you push it against
the sector gear lock. If the eyebolt slips
it could cause your hand to veer and hit
the vehicle resulting in minor scrapes or
bruises.
11. Pull out the eyebolt from the guide
when the lock is released.
12. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one
on each side of the vehicle, and open
the deck completely.
CAUTION
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Lift the deck using two adults. Doing
it alone could result in injury or the
deck lid mechanism being twisted
which could damage it.
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Do not let go of the deck lid on both
sides until it is fully open. The deck
lid could fall if it is released too soon
and cause injury.
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Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
deck. If the lock has not detached
and the deck is forcefully lifted, it
could damage the deck.
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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