MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
Convertible Top Deck Lid: Procedures
DECK PANEL MANUAL OPEN/CLOSE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Because the pinion gear (deck panel motor) and sector gear are disengaged when the manual open/close procedure is performed,
the deck panel does not operate electrically after a repair. It is necessary to perform the recovery procedure to engage the pinion gear (deck
panel motor) and sector gear.
Deck Panel Manual Open/Close Procedure And Temporary Measure Procedure
NOTE:
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The temporary measure is for releasing the lock using a rope if the deck panel needs to be opened/closed again or to drive the vehicle after the
deck panel manual open/close procedure has been performed. To open/close the deck panel manually on the vehicle where the temporary measure
has already been performed, open/close the deck panel manually referring to "Deck panel manual open/close procedure after temporary measure".
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To perform the following procedure, use the tools that comes with the vehicle.
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To free the deck panel, both the motors need to be unlocked.
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The following procedure is only for the left side. Perform the same procedure on the right side to free the deck panel.
Open the deck panel
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Insert the eye bolt into the thread hole above the removed bolt.
