Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 227

The lug nuts on the wheel
7. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the
trunk.
8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
9. Unblock the wheels.
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.
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