Knowing Your Mazda; Doors and Locks; Installing the Detachable - Page 63

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Doors and Locks

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

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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.

•

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

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 convertible top also up.
Lower the convertible top before 
installing the hardtop, otherwise 
damage will occur to the convertible 
top.

CAUTION

CAUTION

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.

Sunvisor

Sunvisor

Top latch assembly

Slide latch assembly

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