2008 - MX-5 - Body and Accessories

POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

NOTE:

• The power retractable hardtop limit switch is installed on the RH side.

1. Fully open the deck panel.

2. Cover both sides of the rear window glass with thick cloth to protect the window.

3. Remove the battery cover.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF].)

5. Remove the following parts:

a. Console (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

e. Aeroboard (See AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

f. Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

g. Back trim (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

h. Seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

i. Power retractable hardtop link bracket (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LINK BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

j. Cab-side weatherstrip (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)

6. Disconnect the roof motor limit switch connector.

7. Disconnect the power retractable hardtop drain hose. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP DRAIN HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Remove the power retractable hardtop. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1	Screw A
2	Cover (See Cover Installation Note.)
3	Screw B
4	Power retractable hardtop limit switch

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Cover Installation Note

1. Install the power retractable hardtop limit switch wiring harness to the cover hook and groove shown in the figure.