1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 315

Installing the new filter 5. Reinstall the water shield, sliding it from the center of the vehicle toward the fender. As you position it over the filter, guide the hinged flap on the left side of the shield down between the filter and the fender. Slide the shield toward the fender until the holes on the shield align with the holes on the vehicle body. Reinstall the two screws that hold the shield in place. Reinstall the leaf screen. Tuck the left rear corner of the screen under the top of the fender, then lower the screen into position. Reinstall the four retainers, turning them 90˚ to lock them into place. Reinstall the vacuum line hose clips and the one loose clip in the notches in the leaf screen. 6. Tires Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them. Always follow these precautions: u Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. 288