Mazda 8T12-EA-03K User Manual page 229

Mazda6_8T12-EA-03K_Edition1 Page229
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qRemoving 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.
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.8T12-EA-03K
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.
Wheel cover
3. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Black plate (229,1)
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Jacking position
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