Mazda 3 2019 Owner's Manual page 482

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise and remove the spare
tire.
1. Spare tire hold-down bolt
5–Door
1. Remove the luggage mat.
2. (Vehicles with sub-woofer)
Uncouple the sub-woofer connector.
7-6
NOTE
Extra strength may be required to
uncouple the connector. Be sure to
squeeze the tab firmly.
3. (Vehicles with sub-woofer)
Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise and remove the
sub-woofer and the spare tire.
(Vehicles without sub-woofer)
Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise and remove the spare
tire.
1. Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.