Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped) - Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual

Roadside Emergencies
Remove the lug wrench from the
jack in order to remove the spare
tire from under the vehicle.

Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)

1. Insert the lug wrench through
the access hole in the rear
bumper.
2. Turn the handle
counterclockwise and lower the
spare tire until it can be slid
rearward and the cable is slack.
3. Slide the retainer through the
center of the wheel.
If equipped with a tether,
perform the following additional steps:
4. Lift the spare tire on end to
access tether attachment (1).
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