Wheel trim
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
WARNING
Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel covers can cause accidents and severe injuries.
- Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driving and endanger other motorists and cyclists.
- Do not use damaged wheel covers.
- Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cooling is not blocked or reduced before installing wheel covers. This applies to both factory-installed wheel covers and aftermarket wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly increase stopping distance.
NOTE
To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when removing wheel covers and be sure to install them properly.
Hubcaps
Fig. 187 Pulling the hubcap off.
Fig. 188 Twisting the hubcap off.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The hubcaps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after a wheel change.
Depending on the vehicle model, the hubcaps can either be pulled off or removed by twisting .
Vehicles with pull-off hubcaps
- To remove: Take the wire clip out of vehicle tool kit and hook it into one of the holes in the hubcap .
- Pull the hubcap off in the direction of the arrow.
- To install: Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.
Vehicles with twist-off hubcaps
- To remove: Twist the hubcap to the left or right until it loosens from the wheel rim .
- Grasp behind one of the lugs and pull the hubcap off.
- To install: Push the hubcap onto the center of the rim.
- Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.
Wheel covers
Fig. 189 Pulling the wheel cover off.
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Pulling off the wheel cover
- Take the lug wrench (if equipped) and wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit .
- Place the wire clip hook in one of the openings of the wheel cover.
- Slide the lug wrench through the clip and pull the wheel cover off in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wheel cover
- Screw the anti-theft wheel bolt (if equipped) into position or ③ in relation to the position of the tire valve. Otherwise, the wheel cover cannot be installed.
- Align the valve cutout with the valve , and press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim.
Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 190 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
- Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit .
- Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap and pull off in the direction of the arrow.
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel change.
The anti-theft wheel bolt (if equipped) has a separate cap. This only fits the anti-theft wheel bolt, but not the standard wheel bolts.
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