Genuine Mazda MX-5 Miata Hood

Mazda MX-5 Miata Hood Parts and Q&A

• Hood
  NPY1-52-31X
  Q: How to remove and install the hood while ensuring proper alignment and protection of the vehicle's body on Mazda MX-5 Miata?

  A:

  In order to remove and install the hood, one should initial first make marks around the hinges with a scribe or felt tip marker to be able to locate them correctly when installing. Get body and paint protection by covering the area of the cowl and fenders with blankets or pads. You have to disconnect the windshield washer tube at the hood, and then an assistant should aid you to hold the hood up as you loosen up the hinge-to-hood bolts and remove the hood. To have it installed, follow the steps of removal in reverse. To be adjusted, fore-and-aft, and side-to-side can be done when the hinge plate slot is moved after loosening the bolts. Mark around the hinge plate to measure movement, loosen the bolts or nuts and move the hood a little at a time and ensure the hinge bolts are tightened before rechecking. When necessary the complete Hood Latch assembly will be moved up and down and sideways on the radiator support allowing the hood to close completely and become even with the fenders. Locate the position of the hood latch and mark it before unscrewing the bolts and re-locate the latch assembly where needed and re-done the mounting bolts. Lubricate the hood latch assembly and hinges with white lithium-base grease periodically to stop attachment and friction.