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Plastic Wheel Covers - How to Remove

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by johnnieliu, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. johnnieliu

    johnnieliu New Member

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    Can anyone provide some instructions on how to remove those plastic "wheel rings"?

    Thanks,
    JL
     
    #1 johnnieliu, Jan 22, 2006
  2. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    It's really easy. Just grab along the inside and pull. It should snap right out.
     
    #2 aaf709, Jan 22, 2006
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    aaf709 provided only partial instructions.

    First, explain to the wife that it will make the car look nicer.
    Then firmly grab the rim and pull it off. I recommend a slow approach so the sudden inertia doesn't snap them.
    When you're finished, reiterate to the wife that it makes the car look nicer.
    Lastly, store them somewhere you can get to them for when the wife changes her mind.

    :)
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 22, 2006
  4. johnnieliu

    johnnieliu New Member

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    Thanks! That was really easy. Anytime I exert that much force, I'm always affraid that I would break something. I took one off, to compare. With or without, adds a different character to the car.

    Thanks,
    JL
     
    #4 johnnieliu, Jan 23, 2006
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    yeah.. sorta like interchangeable faceplates eh? lol.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Jan 23, 2006
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