How to put center caps on wheels w/o breaking them? - Toyota Yaris Forums

TitaniumBarbell · 02-08-2009, 08:55 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).

CTScott · 02-08-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumBarbell

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).

Use a rubber mallet.

MadMax · 02-09-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Gently use a rubber mallet.

Added a little emphasis for ya!

Cheers! M2

Danish Yaris · 02-09-2009, 12:36 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, 12:39 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, 12:52 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, 05:21 PM

LOL @ the rubber mallet

but good advice

ChinoCharles · 02-09-2009, 05:23 PM

It is a lot easier to put them on when the wheels aren't on the car too.

IllusionX · 02-09-2009, 05:56 PM

mine just pops in from the tip of my index. and pops out with my thumb.

ddongbap · 02-09-2009, 06:11 PM

Center caps? What? Don't those just push in with a finger?

1NZYaris1 · 02-09-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumBarbell

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).

Pictures PLEASE.

02-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
TitaniumBarbell Drives: Yaris 3Dr LiftBLACK Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 197	How to put center caps on wheels w/o breaking them? 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).

02-09-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	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. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

02-09-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	LOL @ the rubber mallet but good advice __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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