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Tesla Model 3: Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Wheel and Tires / Wheels / Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Wheel Trim Removal Tool (1044206-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the wheel cap according to the type of wheel.
  • 18 inch pinwheel wheel: See step 2
  • 19 inch stiletto wheel: See step 3

Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace)

  1. Gently pull the wheel cap with both hands to release the clips that attach the wheel cap to the wheel.

Wheel trim removal tool
Wheel trim removal tool

Wheel trim removal tool inserted
Wheel trim removal tool inserted

  1. Insert the wheel trim removal tool in the hole on the center cap, and then pull to remove the center cap.

Wheel center cap
Wheel center cap

Install

18 inch pinwheel "aero" wheel cap
18 inch pinwheel "aero" wheel cap

19 inch stiletto wheel cap
19 inch stiletto wheel cap

  1. Position the wheel cap over the wheel with the bottom of the Tesla "T" pointing to the valve stem.
  2. Press the center of the cap firmly onto the wheel.

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