2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
2000 Mercury Cougar Manual
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Roadside emergencies Tire changing procedure Removing a tire 1. Apply the parking brake and 1 (First) gear (manual transaxle) or the P (Park) position (automatic transaxle). 2. Activate the hazard flashers. 3. The driver and all passengers must leave the vehicle. 4. Secure the vehicle against rolling or sliding. 5. Insert the tapered end of the jack handle beneath the hub cover (if fitted) and push in. Twist off to remove the cover. 6. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. 7. Place jack with complete support surface on the ground. 8. The jack must be applied exactly vertical to the jacking point of the vehicle. The jacking points are indicated by notches on the rocker panel flange. 9. Jack up the vehicle until the tire is clear of the ground. Unscrew and remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel. 180