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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
3. Tighten the bolt at both ends of the rear
cross bar alternately and evenly.
4. Install the rear cross bar cover by
inserting the clips into the square hole
of the rear cross bar until they click,
then tighten the screw.
NOTE
•If only one bolt is tightened, the
cross bar will lean to one side.
•Tighten the bolts with tightening
torque of 11—12 Nm {110—120
kgfcm}.
Bolt
Screw
Rear cross bar
cover
Rear cross bar
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station.
Nut tightening torque:
Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts,
Bolts:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.
WARNING
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 90—120 (9—12, 65—87)
4-nut models
5-nut models
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