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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 06:26 PM
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Awhile back there was a forum thread that described a fast easy way to pull the center caps off the wheels. I've been looking around and can't find that old thread. Anyone have a link by any chance?
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Check this video out for removal of the caps.

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Check this video out for removal of the caps.

Wheel center cap removal the easy way! - YouTube
Wow, perfect. Thanks!!
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Wow, perfect. Thanks!!
I used duct tape in the same manner. A lot cheaper and I already had some in the shop. I did not use pliers, but one key is a quick jerk versus a slow pulling motion.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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I used my laminated driver's license and pried the center caps off. No fuss, no muss.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Don't try it if your caps have the center plastic flag!!!!! Very thin screwdriver at the edge, gently pry and it is off.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 11:20 PM
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Did it last week-very simple. Just be careful and use a small jewelry flathead screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by C5 XTC
Don't try it if your caps have the center plastic flag!!!!! Very thin screwdriver at the edge, gently pry and it is off.
Agree, you could damage the plastic flag piece. I used my smallest screwdriver blade wrapped in electrical tape to open a small gap. Then a larger taped screwdriver blade in the gap with a twist.
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Originally Posted by C5 XTC
Very thin screwdriver at the edge, gently pry and it is off.
This.
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Cheap paring knife works fantastic! It has a thin, short, tapered, flexible blade with a rounded tip.
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I use a hammer and chisel on mine.... no wait just kidding.......some Einstein on here might actually try that!

Really guys?????
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