Knowing Your Mazda; Doors and Locks; Installing the Detachable - Page 59

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Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

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Installing the Detachable 
Hardtop

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.

4. Unlock the top latches and the side 

latches on the hardtop.

NOTE

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.

Do not attempt to install the hardtop 
with the top covering also installed.
Remove the top covering before 
installing the hardtop, otherwise 
damage will occur to the top covering.

NOTE

•

Be sure to place the 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.

CAUTION

Sunvisor

Sunvisor

Top latch assembly

Slide latch assembly

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