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Need help installing OEM 2014 wheel covers

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by LaneGS, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. LaneGS

    LaneGS Junior Member

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    I lost a wheel cover and ordered a used OEM replacement, but am having a time installing it. It's plastic, of course, so I'm very afraid of breaking off the clips. Thought I could just tap it in place with a rubber mallet, but one side always pops loose. I viewed a YouTube installation video (for a different vehicle) and the plastic wheel cover included a wire loop that went around the plastic clips, presumably to hold them in place. I didn't receive a wire hoop. Should I have? Is that part of the OEM wheel covers? If not, do you have any suggestions for installing this without breaking anything off?

    Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
     
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    Are you sure it's the correct size?
    Maybe the tabs are bent. Compare it to one of the other ones and see if they are the same.
     
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    One side will pop back out 50% of the time when smashing it in. I rotate my own tires and thats a common thing. I just use brute fist force, rubber mallet is too soft.
     
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    Is the wheel cover the exact same as the others on your car otherwise?
     
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    Maybe swing by the dealerhip, have them install it. They're accustomed to installing them, should be able to tell if it's defective in some way. It should be a very quick thing, so maybe they'll do it for free?
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Oct 8, 2019
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    Lol, and get charged $135 an hour for less than 5 minutes of work because they have a one hour minimum? No thanks! Stay away from criminal stealerships at all costs unless it's a warranty or recall issue!
     
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  8. LaneGS

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    It certainly appears to be exactly the same and the correct size. It even has the Toyota logo in the center. None of the tabs/clips appear to be bent.
     
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    The wheel cover is exactly the same size and appearance as the others on my ca.
     
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    LaneGS Junior Member

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    I have to agree with PriusCamper, my dealership charges for the tiniest things and $60 for an oil change! so no joy there. But the NTB down the street fixed a flat for me for free so I might take it in to them and see what they say. Can't hurt. Still, it irks me that I can't just tap this thing in. <sigh>
     
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    I had a door latch that clicked the wrong way, door wouldn't close. I drove it to the dealership (door taped shut), a mechanic walked out, showed me how to flip the latch back to proper position, 5 minutes, no charge.

    The initial poster is a 68 year old lady; I've got a feeling they'll help her out for free. Doesn't hurt to ask.
     
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