Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual page 180

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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
M Removing a Flat Tire
1. Pry off the wheel cover with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
NOTE
Force the end of the 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.
Tire valve
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.
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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any 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.
Jacking position