Wheel Cover: Service and Repair

36 13 001 - Replacing a wheel trim





Steel wheels:
Insert plastic tip of wheel bolt wrench (1) between wheel trim and wheel and pry off trim.
In certain situations, it may be necessary to apply the wrench at several points around the circumference of the wheel to detach the wheel trim.





To fit the wheel trim, arrange the two retaining clips (1) over the wheel valve and press on the trim until it lies flush over the entire circumference of the wheel.
Check again that the valve is fitted correctly in the trim, as illustrated (2).





Aluminium wheel trims:
To remove, use tool (1) from the car's tool kit.
Insert tool into one of the holes around the trim and pull off the trim.





To fit, position retaining clip (1) on either side of raised section (2).





Press on the cover until it lies flush with the aluminium wheel over its entire circumference.