1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 255
1996 Mercury Sable Manual
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The lug nuts on the wheel 7. 8. 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. 9. Removing and Replacing Wheel Covers Your vehicle may have wheel covers with a wire retention system. To remove the wheel cover: Pry it loose by carefully inserting the tapered end of the jack handle between the wheel cover and the wheel. To replace the wheel cover: 1. One of the windows on the wheel cover is identified with a valve stem logo on the back side of the cover. Install the wheel cover to the wheel with the window at the valve stem. Hold the wheel cover in this position and press the cover onto the wheel with the palm of your hand. Do not force or hammer the cover. 2. 228