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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 533 (EXTERIOR TRIM)CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYCABLE DISASSEMBLY NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Cable Disassembly Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Cable Disassembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Peel back the top fabric from the front header.
  2. Remove the screws and disconnect the cables from the rear of the link.
  3. Unfold the convertible top and set it upright.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Cables From Rear Of Link
    G03638833Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rivets from the link using a drill.

    Drill size 

    1. 4.0 mm diameter {0.16 in diameter} 
  5. Pry back the bow retainers using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
    Fig 2: Removing Rivets From Link
    G03638834Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the top fabric from the bow retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Top Fabric From Bow Retainer
    G03638835Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the cables from the cable guide.
  8. Remove the top fabric and cables from the link.
    Fig 4: Removing Top Fabric And Cables From Link
    G03638836Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cables from the top fabric.
    Fig 5: Removing Cables From Top Fabric
    G03638837Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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