2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA roof rack

7 –59 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to When the Antenna on page
5-13 .
2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench (Large) into the
motor bracket bolt. Bolt
NOTE
If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove the
windblocker and identify the bolt from the
center of the vehicle. Windblocker 3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench
(Large) counterclockwise to loosen the
bolt slightly.
4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Large) once from the bolt,
then insert the long end of the wrench
into the bolt.
NOTE
The tip of the long end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench can be used at an
angle. Moving the wrench upward slightly
will increase the clearance between the
rear roof and the stored front roof and
facilitate the procedure.
5. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench
(Large) counterclockwise 13 times or
more while pressing the wrench against
the bolt.
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7 –63 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed11. Turn the hexagonal wrench (Small) and
gear (tool kit) counterclockwise and
engage the hook with the vehicle body
side.
NOTE
The top lock lever completely engages
with the vehicle body (locked condition)
at the position where the teeth of the gear
(tool kit) contact the bracket.
Gear (tool kit) Bracket 12. Lift the rear end of the headliner with it
hinged on the opening of the headliner.
13. Install the headliner to the front roof
using the fasteners at two locations.
NOTE
The fasteners in the five locations at the
front of the headliner are not fastened. Do
not lose the fasteners because they are
needed for the required servicing at the
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
14. Install the left and right link covers
from the vehicle interior. Link cover
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7 –65 If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be ClosedNOTE 
The rear roof is locked completely if the
position where the rope is hooked is at
the rear end of the bracket groove in the
direction of the vehicle rear, as shown in
the figure, when viewed from the vehicle
interior. Rope
Link pin
If the rear roof is not locked completely,
the trunk will not open even if the
remote release button, the electric trunk
lid opener, or the trunk button on the
transmitter is operated.
6. Do the same procedure on the other
side.
7. Open the trunk and tie the rope to the
trunk hinge.
Hinge
Rope
8. Tie off the other side rope the same
way.
9. Close the trunk lid. After finishing the procedure
After finishing the procedure, have the
roof checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h
(24 mph) or lower before having the
roof checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer:
The front roof may open while t he
ve hicle is being driven and cause an
accident.
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8 –32 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.) Glossary of TermsTire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the
maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
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