2005 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178

Tires, Wheels and Loading If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine off, and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 4. Removing the optional wheel cover or center ornament: • To remove a bolt-on wheel cover (if equipped) loosen the plastic nuts on the center ornament with the wheel nut wrench. Then, remove the wheel cover with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench. • Remove the center ornament (if equipped) from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 178 2005 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)