How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

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Dec 14, 2013 | 05:44 PM

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Oregon Jaybird

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How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

Honestly, that's all I need to know. How do I remove that without scratching it. There are slots to remove it, but I'm not sure how I do it.
Thanks.

Dec 14, 2013 | 05:51 PM

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Re: How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

Use a plastic type screwdriver, or put tape on a screwdriver and pry them off.

Dec 14, 2013 | 06:02 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

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Originally Posted by Oregon Jaybird

Honestly, that's all I need to know. How do I remove that without scratching it. There are slots to remove it, but I'm not sure how I do it.
Thanks.

It only goes on in one position, so line up the key and key pocket properly before you put them back on. Big hint, do not let a tire service person put them on, they will not line them up and will bend the cover free of charge. These covers are not cheap, so look after them.

Dec 14, 2013 | 08:41 PM

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turbomar

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Re: How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

I don t trust a tire shop with mounting the wheels on the car knowing that one could strip the hub threads w/o even letting you know, never mind the center caps

Dec 14, 2013 | 11:00 PM

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Padgett

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Re: How Do I Remove the Center Lug Cover Plate?

Just pops off via the slot. Wrap of scotch tape around the blade is good. Key is to use something with a blade as wide as the slot and take care not to drop cap on floor when it comes free (could put a mat under).

Lug nuts take a 17mm socket. Impact makes easy but always thread the lug on by hand a few turns first. Most cross threads happen when a candidate for the Darwin award puts the stud in the wrench and fires (do my own work unless a/c or under warranty)

Also use a smidge of never-seize on lugs and nuts.

Sold the project Reatta & juggled RV to back of garage to free up the lift. I don't like the feel of the front rotors so replacing them and pads. Should just need to clean the calipers. Any secrets to bleeding ?

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