2021 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA unlock

When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Star ting on page 7-23.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the
dead battery situation has been resolved,
the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top. Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-36.
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on theright side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws untilthe screws start to spin free.

If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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7. While one person pushes the rear roofdown, another person pulls the wire
until a latch sound is heard and the rear
roof unlocks.
Lock
Link Pin
Wire
Unlock
8. Do the same procedure on the other side.
9. While standing on both sides of the
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position
it stops while keeping the height of its
left and right sides as parallel as
possible.
CAUTION
Do not let go of the rear roof on both
sides until it is fully open. The rear
roof could fall if it is released too soon
and cause injury.
 Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully
lifted without being unlocked, it
could damage vehicle parts.
 Lift the rear roof with its left and right
height as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is lifted with the left or right
height slanted, it could deform the
link mechanism.
Closing the front roof
CAUTION
 Some steps in the procedure require
holding your body in a strained position
and if over exerted it could result in
injury.
 Do the procedure being very careful not
to get your hands and
fingers caught
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,
your hands or fingers could be injured.
 Removal of the headliner is included in
the procedure, however, never drive the
vehicle with the headliner removed.
Driving the vehicle with the headliner
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly
perform the procedure while following
the instructions.
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When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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6. Lightly press the front edge of the
front roof from outs ide of the vehicle
to close the front roof completely.
7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)
and assemble.
L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Small)Gear (tool kit)
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)
into the hole beside the top lock motor
gear with the hexagonal wrench
inserted into the gear tool.
Top lock motor
gear
Gear (tool kit)
CAUTION
Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until it
engages with the top lock motor gear. If
the gear (tool kit) is not inserted
securely, it may come off and be
damaged.
9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move the hook in the lock direction so
that there is enough space for the
opening of the headliner to be attached
to the hook.
Unlock
Unlock
LockLock
NOTE
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires
some effort due to motor resistance.
Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.
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When the Roof Cannot be Closed
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