Wheel Centre Cap Removal

[melsomp]

How do I remove the wheel centre caps? I've bought some new ones as the originals are looking a bit grubby. There are two small holes in the Porsche crest, presumably this is how I get them off, but what tool do I need?

 

[MrHappy]

If all else fails remove the wheel and push them out from inside. Good opportunity to give the wheels a clean and protect if you're so inclined.[]

David.

 

[RichardLW]

But don't lose the locking nut key half way through the job like I seem to have done.....

 

[Peter_Bull]

James - you spotter !! ;-)

 

[TRW40]

I bought a little removal tool on ebay - basically a bent piece of wire which threads through the holes and pulls the cap off. I don't know if they are still on offer but worth a look. I presume it works but have not tested mine yet! I think you could probably create a DIY version without too much difficuty.

 

[TRW40]

Couldn't see any on ebay so looks as though it might be a Blue Peter job. The piece of wire is almost M shaped with wire feet which fit through the holes to pull on the inside of the cap. When the centre section of the M is pulled it forces the legs of the M outwards to stop the feet from pulling out of the holes. Hope that makes sense.

 

[Pickled Piper]

Take a large screwdriver and stab at it.

No wait, that's what the scrote that tried to steal mine did.

I just pushed the out from the back when i removed the wheel.

pp

 

[RSGulp]

ORIGINAL: James Keith Starkie

And don't forget when you put them back to make sure the bottom of the crest is pointing towards the valve

...and when you replace each wheel make sure the red coloured wheel bolt on the hub is opposite the valve on the wheel. [] :I'll get my anorak...:[&o]

 

[Melv]

ORIGINAL: MrHappy

If all else fails remove the wheel and push them out from inside. Good opportunity to give the wheels a clean and protect if you're so inclined.[]

David.

What he says!!

I've seen a lot of damaged crests due the coathanger method....