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how do I remove Sport Wheel Center Covers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by pochoboy, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. Mar 10, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    pochoboy

    pochoboy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2020 trd sport, how do i remove the wheel center caps without taking off the wheels or do I have to unmount the entire wheel to do that?

    I'd hate to crack the plastic thing
     
  2. Mar 10, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    I do believe that they are held on with spring clips, not 100% sure of that though. That being said I’m not sure how they come off, someone will be along shortly though and let you know. Sorry not too much help.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    All the things!
    There is a spring inside the cap that retains it on the wheel. See below...

    upload_2020-3-10_14-49-49.jpg

    Take a screwdriver and depress this spring through this hole...

    upload_2020-3-10_14-51-35.jpg

    However, it's easier to just remove the wheel and pop it out from behind
     
  4. Mar 10, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    Hmmm, learned something today:thumbsup:
     
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    I have a 2018 TRD Sport with wheels/center caps below and there was no slot/hole to depress the spring clip through as shown above.
    I just grabbed the center caps and pulled them off without much effort.

    And just pop them back on by striking with thew heel of your hand.

    IMG_0909.jpg
     
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    thanks for all the replies, too old here to be taking off the tire with no one around, lol
    I'll go give it a tug. and go from there
     
  7. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    I tugged and tugged but noth'n doing. So I electrical tapped the tip of my big ole screwdriver and carefully pried it off
     
  8. Mar 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Good show!
     

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