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Stubill
19-08-2002, 09:16
I have a V5 with the Seat 5 spoke alloys fitted. The centre caps have two small holes in them which I assume are for inserting a tool for removal. I don't appear to have said tool in the kit.
Anyone know if these centre caps just pull out (in which case I can use a suitable implement) or turn fisrt etc ?

Don't want to force the issue and end up breaking them. Could be a bit embarrasing if I get a flat and have to phone the AA cause I can't get the centre cap off the wheel !

Thanks,
Stuart.

prc
19-08-2002, 11:08
If There like the ones in the image below, just pull them off. I still think Seat should include a suitable tool to pull them off.

toledo
19-08-2002, 20:30
the tool i have is a bent piece of wire with a loop one end for your finger & a 90deg bend the other which goes in the hole, overall it's about 2 inches long & is pushed into one of the polystryene slots with the jack etc., it might be that it has been pushed in too far, worth a try:)

prc
20-08-2002, 14:13
I made a similar one from a broken titanium bicycle spoke, but I still think that Seat should supply some sort of tool with the car.

Stubill
21-08-2002, 08:58
OK Thanks guys.

Will harrass the dealer into providing a tool if they have one.
In the meantime the bicycle spoke sounds like an easy option !

Cheers,
Stuart.