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SL/R230: How to remove center wheel cap?

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Old 09-27-2007, 07:27 PM
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How to remove center wheel cap?

hey guys...

What is the best way to remove center wheel cap from the outside with out taking off the wheel?


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Old 09-28-2007, 04:59 AM
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I dont think You can.
Not without damaging Your wheel.
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Not sure what wheels you have but try removing the wheel first and look from the inside out. Maybe you can press it out or use a long screw driver for the clip (if it has one).
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I simply drilled a hole (most caps are plastic) inserted a screwdriver into new hole and then popped them out. It's a piece of pie to install new caps. Absolutely no wheel damage and replacement caps are inexpensive.

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I also drilled mine, popped them out with a screrwdriver, and replaced with new ones. Easy operation.

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