Ford Taurus 1997 Owner's Manual page 112

Roadside emergencies
9. Put flat tire, jack
and lug wrench away.
Make sure jack is
fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels.
Removing and replacing wheel covers
Full wheel cover
Your vehicle may have wheel covers with a wire
retention system. To remove the wheel cover, pry it
loose by inserting the tapered end of the jack handle
between the wheel cover and wheel.
To replace the wheel cover:
1. One of the windows on the wheel cover is
identified with a valve stem logo on the back side of
the wheel cover. Install the wheel over the wheel
with the window at the valve stem.
2. Hold the wheel cover in this position and press
the cover onto the wheel with the palm of your
hand. Do not force or hammer the cover.
Center wheel cover
1. Pry the center
ornament off the wheel
cover with the lug
wrench. Pry only at the
notch. Do not use a
screwdriver or any
other tool as this may
damage the wheel
cover surface finish.
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