Get If Trouble Arises -> When the Roof Cannot be Closed Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

If Trouble Arises

When the Roof Cannot be Closed

If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retractable hardtop switch, verify the

roof operation conditions first.

Refer to Operation Conditions on page 3-45.

If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met, have it checked

at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer, the roof can be

closed manually as an emergency measure.

The procedure for manually closing the roof is as follows:

1. Opening the rear roof

Release the locks of the rear roof and open it.

2. Closing the front roof

Lift up the front roof and close it.

3. Closing the rear roof

Tie the ropes to the rear roof links and close the rear roof.

Front roof

Rear roof

Rear roof link

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CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the roof partially open. The vehicle operation may be aꢀected

by the wind and could result in an accident.

Do not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident.

Two adults are required to perform the procedure, especially when lifting up the front roof.

Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.

Some steps in the procedure require using multiple tools at the same time and a certain

level of technical expertise. In addition, holding your body extended over the car can result

in muscle strains so Mazda recommends having the roof checked at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

NOTE



This procedure is for manually closing the roof as an emergency measure. After closing

the roof manually, electric operation is not possible until the system is restored by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Using a flashlight will facilitate the procedure.



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Opening the rear roof

Manual closing

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Before closing manually

CAUTION

WARNING

When turning the bolt, cover the front

roof using a cloth. The front roof may be

damaged if the L-shaped hexagonal

wrench contacts it.

Verify that the ignition is switched oꢀ

before manually operating the roof:

Manually closing the roof with the ignition

not switched oꢀ is dangerous as the

motors could turn on suddenly and cause

injury resulting from hands or ꢁngers being

pinched in the mechanism.

Because the clearance with the stored

front roof is narrow, be careful not to let

the L-shape hexagonal wrench contact

the roof when turning the bolt.

NOTE

1. Park on a hard, level surface off the

right-of-way and firmly set the parking

brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual

transmission in Neutral.

Moving the seats as far forward as

possible and folding the seatbacks forward

will facilitate the procedure.

Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on

page 2-5.

Refer to Adjusting the Passenger's Seat on

page 2-10.

3. Switch the ignition off while

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it

is needed.

1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.

Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.

2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped

hexagonal wrench (Large) into the

motor bracket bolt.

Tool preparation

Take out the five tools stored in the seat

side box.

Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-99.

Bolt

Gear

(tool kit)

Wire

Rope

L-shaped

hexagonal wrench

(Small)

L-shaped

hexagonal wrench

(Large)

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NOTE

If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove

the windblocker and identify the bolt

from the center of the vehicle.

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.

Windblocker

3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench

(Large) counterclockwise to loosen the

bolt slightly.

NOTE



The bolt cannot be removed

completely.

If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat



Step 3 a few times.

6. Hook the wire to the link pin shown in

the figure.

4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonal

wrench (Large) once from the bolt,

then insert the long end of the wrench

into the bolt.

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7. While one person pushes the rear roof

down, another person pulls the wire

until a latch sound is heard and the rear

roof unlocks.

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.

Wire

Link Pin

Do not attempt to forcefully lift the

rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully

lifted without being unlocked, it

could damage vehicle parts.

Lock

Unlock

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.

8. Do the same procedure on the other

side.

Closing the front roof

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

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 ꢁngers caught

while closing the front roof. Otherwise,

your hands or ꢁngers 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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NOTE

1. While standing on both sides of the

vehicle, hold the front and rear sides of

the front roof and pull the front roof

upward.

The next step cannot be done if the

front roof is closed completely.

4. Remove the link covers on the left and

right sides by pulling them out by

hand.

Link cover

5. Remove the fasteners and the

headliner.

2. Switch your hand on the rear side of

the front roof to the front side and pull

the front roof forward.

3. Stop pulling the front roof before it

completely closes.

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6. Lightly press the front edge of the

front roof from outside of the vehicle

to close the front roof completely.

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 oꢀ 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.

7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal

wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)

and assemble.

Gear (tool kit)

Lock

Unlock

L-shaped hexagonal

wrench (Small)

Unlock

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.

NOTE

Turning the gear (tool kit) requires

some effort due to motor resistance.

Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.

Top lock motor

gear

Gear (tool kit)

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NOTE

10. Insert the hook into the opening of the

headliner.

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.

Hook

Bracket

Headliner

11. Turn the hexagonal wrench (Small)

and gear (tool kit) counterclockwise

and engage the hook with the vehicle

body side.

Gear (tool kit)

12. Lift the rear end of the headliner with

it hinged on the opening of the

headliner.

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13. Install the headliner to the front roof

using the fasteners at two locations.

Closing the rear roof

CAUTION

Slowly close the rear roof. If the rear roof

is closed suddenly, a hand or other body

part may be pinched, leading to a serious

injury.

Do not attempt to forcefully push the

rear roof. Pushing the rear roof forcefully

may damage vehicle parts.

1. Fold the rope in half and hook it to the

link pin of the rear roof.

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.

Rope

Link pin

14. Install the left and right link covers

from the vehicle interior.

Link cover

2. Do the same procedure on the other

side.

3. Close the rear roof uniformly on both

sides using two adults, one on each

side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Close the rear roof with its left and right

positions as parallel as possible. If the

rear roof is closed with its left or right

height slanted, it could deform the link

mechanism.

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NOTE

4. Slowly close the rear roof while lightly

pulling the rope with one hand so that

the rope does not unhook.



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

NOTE

Route the rope rearward through the

clearance between the rear roof and

trunk.

5. One person pushes the rear roof down

and the other person pulls the rope

strongly and straight back towards the

vehicle rear until a click sound is

heard.



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.

Rope

6. Do the same procedure on the other

side.

7. Open the trunk and tie the rope to the

trunk hinge.

Hinge

Rope

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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 the vehicle is

being driven and cause an accident.

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