Mazda 2006 MAZDA6 Owner's Manual page 253

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page253
Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:26 AM
Removing a Flat Tire
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Force the end of the lug wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.
Notch
Tire valve
Damage could occur during installation
if the wheel cover is not properly
aligned.
Form No.8U66-EA-05F
Black plate (253,1)
In Case of an Emergency
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking position
Flat Tire
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