1996 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 200

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. 2. If the tire needs to be removed from the wheel, remove the five screws, using a Phillips head screwdriver. Then pull the wheel cover off the wheel. The center attachment wheel cover To replace the wheel cover: 1. Place the tire valve stem hole in the wheel cover over the tire valve stem. Align the holes in the wheel cover mounting pad with the center holes in the metal inserts. Install and tighten the five screws. 201