BULLETIN NOTES
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red.
Previous TSBs:

Date(s) Issued:

09-016/24

07/18/24 and 03/14/24

09-017/23

03/29/23

09-001/21

01/04/21

09-001/20

01/07/20

09-019/19

04/29/19

09-028/18

6/21/19

09-018/16

07/14/16, 04/26/16 and 03/21/16

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS:
2016-2026 MX-5

DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top
(3).

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Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on
some vehicles.

On later 2016 models (starting with VINs JM1ND******117681), the link stopper of the convertible top has been changed
to adjust the opening angle and folding position of the convertible top. This increased the gap between the seat back bar
garnish and the convertible top when folded down. On these later models, the issue seems to occur if the customer does
not completely lock the convertible top down when lowered.
NOTE: Make the customer aware that the top needs to be completely locked down when lowered to prevent this from
happening. With the convertible top lowered, press down on both the front and rear areas of the top (as shown with the
arrows) until a latch sound is heard and the top does not pop up.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: The repair procedure is also applicable to the vehicle not included in applicable VIN range if the
vehicle exhibit scratches on the seat back bar garnish (REAR).
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the seat back crossmember assembly from the vehicle according to the instructions on MGSS
online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-10 SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION).
3. Adjust the position of the link bracket (1) for both left and right sides.
a. Loosen the two bolts (2) and nut (3).

b. Lift up the link bracket.

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c. Tighten the two bolts (2) and nut (3) of the link bracket while holding it up.
Tightening torque: 19-29 N•m (2.0-2.5 kgf•m, 15-18 ft•lbf)

4. Attach the washers (N2Y0-R1-9YZ) to the link bracket for both left and right sides.
a. Apply a 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent adhesive to the washers (1 and 2)
as shown.

b. Apply the washers (1 and 2) to the surface of the link bracket with the adhesive.

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NOTE: Install washer B (2) with the ellipsoid hole (3) placed as shown

5. Attach 8 pieces of fabric sheet to the 4 square holes of the seat back crossmember to prevent a creak
noise.
NOTE: The holes may be damaged when removing the metal fasteners of the back trim from the square
holes of the seat back crossmember. A loose fit of these fasteners could cause a creak noise.
a. Select a 0.25 mm thickness fabric sheet from the “Noise Repair Kit” (TA01-76-100) and cut
out 8 equal squares 15mm x 10mm.
NOTE: If the “Noise Repair Kit” is not available, obtain an appropriate fabric sheet locally.

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b. Clean and degrease the area (1) around the four square holes (2) of the seat back
crossmember.

c. Attach a piece of fabric sheet to the top and bottom (3) of the four square holes.
6. Install the seat back crossmember assembly from the vehicle according to the instructions on MGSS
online or the Workshop Manual (section 09-10 SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION).
7. Reinstall the rear seat back bar garnish while twisting the garnish so that the garnish can be kept closer
to the seat back bar and away from the convertible top (for both left and right sides).
NOTE: Left side is shown.
a. Loosen the screw (1) of the rear seat back bar garnish.
NOTE: If the seat back bar garnish(s) is scratched, replace it with a new one.

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b. Tighten the screw while twisting the rear seat back bar garnish (1) in the direction shown.

8. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
9. Verify repair.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number

Description

Qty.

Notes

N243-69-732A

Garnish (R), Rear

1

Right side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: PIANO BLACK

N243-69-742A

Garnish (L), Rear

1

Left side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: PIANO BLACK

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N252-69-732A-02

Garnish (R), Rear

1

Right side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: BLACK

N252-69-742A-02

Garnish (L), Rear

1

Left side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: BLACK

N452-69-732

Garnish (R), Rear

1

Right side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: PIANO BLACK

N452-69-742

Garnish (L), Rear

1

Left side (Seat back bar garnish)
R.Roll Bar Garnish: PIANO BLACK

N2Y0-R1-9YZ

Repair Kit

1

4 Washers

TA01-76-100

Noise Repair Kit

0

Repairs nine (9) vehicles.
NOTE: DO NOT throw the Noise Part Kit away.
It is considered a shop supply that repairs multiple
vehicles for multiple issues and the cost is included
in the Labor Time.

NOTE: Use the VIN to look up the correct part number(s) in the GEPC.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for
warranty repair.
• This repair will be covered under Mazda’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
• DO NOT throw the Noise Part Kit away. It is considered a shop supply that repairs multiple vehicles
for multiple issues and the cost is included in the Labor Time.
Warranty Type

A

Symptom Code

90

Damage Code

9A

Part Number Main Cause
Quantity
Operation Number / Labor Hours:

N247-R1-210-J02
0
XXM2TBRX / 1.3 Hrs.

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