1996 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 169
1996 Ford Contour Manual
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Roadside Emergencies Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Place the scissors-type jack under the side of the vehicle and adjust the jack height with the jack handle. The jack should fit in the notch in the vertical rocker panel flange which is nearest to the wheel to be changed. The front and rear jacking notches on each side of the vehicle are marked by arrows in the rocker panel. On sport models with "skirts," you must remove a portion of the skirt before placing the jack under the vehicle. Squeeze the removeable portion of the skirt and pull down. A tether connects it to the rocker panel. Sports models with skirts RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 171