2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
!
Don’t use the hook loops under the
front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down
the vehicle when it’ s being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.

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076-1B1E
Flat Tire Tire, Jack, and Lug Wrench
Tool bag Jack
Spare tire (page 6-27)
J94S6013

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076-2A1E
J94A5014\bTo remove the jack
Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.
076-29A1E
\b To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in
reverse.
076-3A1E
J94S6006
\b To remove the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.

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076-6A3E
 Changing a Flat TireNOTEIf the following occurs while
driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one
direction.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the
tire. Stopping in traffic or on the
shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
!
Jacking a Vehicle:Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions
for changing a tire, and never get
under a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack.

076-31AE
To change a flat tire, follow procedure
1 through 15 carefully.
Q076-7A1E
Wheel block Flat tireJ94A50161. Park on a level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Shift an automatic transaxle to P or shift a manual transaxle to R, and
turn off the engine.

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3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of thevehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, lug wrench, and spare tire.
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a front wheel, place the
block in front of the tire. When
blocking a rear wheel, place the
block behind the tire.
Q076-9H1E
J94S60047. Pry off the wheel cover or centercap with the beveled end of the lug
wrench.
NOTEForce the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover or cap,
or removal will be difficult.

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Q076-23CE
CAUTION
!
(Center Cap)
There is a valve-stem mark inside
the center cap. When installing the
center cap, align this mark with the
tire’s valve stem.
(Wheel Cover)
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when
installing it.
Damage could occur during
installation if the center cap or
wheel cover is not properly
aligned.
076-10A1E
J94A5018Lug wrench
8. 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.
076-11EE
Jacking position
J94A50199. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being
changed.

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WARNING
!
Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and seriously injure
or even kill someone. Use only the
front and rear jacking positions
recommended in this manual.
WARNING
!
Improper Jack:Using a jack that isn’t designed
for your Mazda could be
dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and seriously injure
someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.
WARNING
!
Placing Objects Under the Jack:Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The
jack could slip and someone could
be seriously injured by the jack or
the falling vehicle. Never place
objects under the jack.

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076-13D1E
J94A502010. Insert the lug wrench into the jack
and turn it clockwise until the tire
just clears the ground, less than
25 mm (1 in). Before removing
the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and
that it cannot slip or move. 11. Remove the lug nuts by turning
them counterclockwise; then
remove the wheel.
12. Mount the spare tire.
13. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten
them by hand.
J94A5021
(J18Y5036)
14. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise and lower the
vehicle. Use the lug wrench to
tighten the nuts in the order
shown.