lossen the white plastc nut (anti cockwise) till it comes off then hit the nut hard (dont push forward as the manual tells you - this doesn't work)
Simple answer is no. Why, are you attempting tocar. # if so good luck
To remove the spare tire on a Mercury Mariner insert the jack handle into the hole provided on the rear bumper of the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise to lower the spare from underneath the vehicle.
Front side passenger underneath the car
in my megane it was in the spare wheel housing in the boot.
In the trunk underneath the floor
Underneath the rear, behind the axle.
Front side passenger underneath the car
Look inside the boot and lift the carpet right by the back panel, you should see a small round screw which the end of your jack "winding arm" will fit into.Loosen this screw and look under the car, the tyre should have dropped somewhat ,lift the tyre back up and release the catch, the rack should drop to the floor and allow the tyre to slid out..
How to release spare on 2003 rodeo
Check under the spare tire
Its located underneath the van in the rear.
Underneath the very rear of the vehicle.