1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 201

6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the following illustration. As soon as possible, have your dealer or a qualified service technician check the lug nuts for proper torque specifications. The lug nuts on the wheel 7. 8. 9. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. Aluminum Road Wheel Ornaments (If equipped) To remove the ornament, stick the tapered end of the jack handle between the ornament and wheel and pry off the ornament. To replace the ornament, stick one side of the ornament into the center of the wheel and strike the other side with the palm of your hand. Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. Pry the center ornament from the wheel cover using the tapered end of the jack handle. Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool. If you do, you may damage the cover. The wheel, with the wheel cover still attached, may now be removed from the vehicle by removing the five lug nuts. 198