Upper Block Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press and remove the tabs on upper block at the positions indicated by the arrows.
Raise the upper block and remove it.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Block
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.