Tighten Mx5 Roof

Roof frame could be twisted or header seal has compressed down over time.

Tighten mx5 roof.

Then torque them to the specification in the figure above 19 disconnect the roof motor electrical connectors from both sides disconnect the roof motor limit switch from the right side disconnect the rear window defroster connector for the left side not pictured. Is the mazda mx 5 any good. With the roof folded back and the latches facing up flick open the metal door like thing and therre is a long hex nut inside tighten this up with a spanner and it will make your catches. All you need is a couple of scre.

In this video mike miataking gives a over view of miata mx5 convertible top latches and shows us the way to view the instructional floppy latch repair video. Temporarily tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the figure. Warning latching a latch that is too tight could lead to damage to your hard top or soft top so close the latches slowly. How to tighten or loosen miata roof latches max taggard.

Did help tighten it up however my roof seems to have raised slightly on one side i e. Here s a simple way to fix your miata s failing roof latches. Chris harris on cars duration. Be it a soft or hard top it s going to happen sooner or later.

Unsubscribe from max taggard. The latch or catch may also have worn somehow try measuring the length and comparing to the other side. The patterns are created by an experienced craftsman and the mazda convertible tops are manufactured in a modern factory from original quality raw materials to ensure the best fit original look feel and highest quality construction. The join to the top of the windscreen pillar is perfect on one side but angles up slightly as you run.

There is a locating peg on the underside of the latch if you cut this off there may be enough clearance in the mounting screws to take up the slack but you d have to. You leave your top off for a while and suddenly it does not want to close anymore.