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TitaniumBarbell
02-08-2009, 09:55 PM
Hi to everybody!


Recently, I bouth an Replacement Yaris S 2008 wheels. Today, I bought Genuine Toyota Center Caps (part number: 42603-52110) to install on the wheels, but I broke one of this because I need to use the wood holder of a Hammer, and Kaboom!


Is too difficult to put these center caps on wheels. Have you any tricks for this?


Thanks (sorry for my english). :thumbdown:
CTScott
02-08-2009, 11:42 PM
Hi to everybody!


Recently, I bouth an Replacement Yaris S 2008 wheels. Today, I bought Genuine Toyota Center Caps (part number: 42603-52110) to install on the wheels, but I broke one of this because I need to use the wood holder of a Hammer, and Kaboom!


Is too difficult to put these center caps on wheels. Have you any tricks for this?


Thanks (sorry for my english). :thumbdown:

Use a rubber mallet.

http://www.toolstation.com/images/library/stock/webbig/30683.jpg
MadMax
02-09-2009, 10:40 AM
Gently use a rubber mallet.


Added a little emphasis for ya!

Cheers! M2
Danish Yaris
02-09-2009, 01:36 PM
Hi

Normally they are pretty easy to put in place, could it be that the center hole in the aftermarket wheels are a bit smaller than the OE wheels so they don´t fit properly.

Regards Steven.
Tamago
02-09-2009, 01:39 PM
use the palm of your hand. or put a block of wood over the entire cap and tap THAT with a hammer.
YarisSedan
02-09-2009, 01:52 PM
I used to work at a tire shop. Usually consisted of us making a fist and making a quick swift pound with the side of your fist and it pops in place.
cali yaris
02-09-2009, 06:21 PM
LOL @ the rubber mallet

but good advice
ChinoCharles
02-09-2009, 06:23 PM
It is a lot easier to put them on when the wheels aren't on the car too.
IllusionX
02-09-2009, 06:56 PM
mine just pops in from the tip of my index. and pops out with my thumb.
ddongbap
02-09-2009, 07:11 PM
Center caps? What? Don't those just push in with a finger?
1NZYaris1
02-09-2009, 07:29 PM
Hi to everybody!


Recently, I bouth an Replacement Yaris S 2008 wheels. Today, I bought Genuine Toyota Center Caps (part number: 42603-52110) to install on the wheels, but I broke one of this because I need to use the wood holder of a Hammer, and Kaboom!


Is too difficult to put these center caps on wheels. Have you any tricks for this?


Thanks (sorry for my english). :thumbdown:

Pictures PLEASE.
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