HOW TO .... Replace a soft top
STEP 1 Remove the new hood from the box. |
STEP 2 Place on a flat surface, such as the ground. |
STEP 3 Have a quick look at the manual. |
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STEP 4 Pull out the carpet clips.... |
STEP 5 ....using Mazda tool 1440013 |
STEP 6 Open these screws... |
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STEP 7 ....And all these nuts. |
STEP 8 Lift out this bit. |
STEP 9 Pull the vinyl off the top here. |
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STEP 10 Get some more people to remove the rest, |
STEP 11 Tug away at the vinyl until it comes off the frame. |
STEP 12 Lift it out at the back..... |
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STEP 13 And off the car. |
STEP 14 Drill out the rivets. |
STEP 15 And lay on a soft surface. |
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STEP 16 Remove a few more...... |
STEP 17 Before noticing a dark cloud appear. |
STEP 18 Panic as the first few drops hit the windscreen. |
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STEP 19 Quickly cover up the car as best you can.... |
STEP 20 ...Before the rain gets too heavy. |
STEP 21 Shelter under trees for a while. |
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STEP 22 Adjourn to the kitchen for coffee (preferably Italian). |
STEP 23 Watch some videos (not porn) on a computer. |
STEP 24 Re-emerge and assess the extent of the soaking. |
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STEP 25 Open up the new hood. |
STEP 26 Place around the frame. |
STEP 27 Move into the house as the rain starts again. |
TO BE CONTINUED...........