How Do You Remove the Induction Wheel Lug Nut Cover?

[jjs1]

I looked in the manual and there is some tool they use. It appears that you slide the tool in behind the center lug nut cover and pull the cover off. Is that correct? Do you even need the tool to do this? Or can I insert a flat head and pull it off? If anyone has already pulled the cover off to remove wheels - I'd love to hear how you did it.

 

[Mike_TV]

Other cars like Audi include a little hook tool for this but you can use an Allen or hex key or a plastic trim tool to remove it. If you want buy a tool like the Audi VW ones they are available on Amazon.

 

[jjs1]

Other cars like Audi include a little hook tool for this but you can use an Allen or hex key or a plastic trim tool to remove it. If you want buy a tool like the Audi VW ones they are available on Amazon.

I ended up ordering a hook online. Do you just stick it in and pull the cover off? There's nothing I'd have to "unlock" right?

 

[Li4680]

I made a tool similar to the one on Amazon out of a metal clothes hanger. You can also use a paint can opener.

 

[TsunamY]

I made a tool similar to the one on Amazon out of a metal clothes hanger. You can also use a paint can opener.

Every car should come with the removal tool in your glovebox. If not, ask for one through your service center, they’ll give one at no charge. I attached the pic of the tool with the part number for reference. I didn’t get one, ordered it and they delivered one to my house.

 

[LowlyOilBurner]

I used a leatherman knife part of the leatherman to remove the cover on the 20in induction caps. Worked great. Also, the 18in M3 Aero wheels with appropriate sized snows ride like a dream. It’s like the car is on air suspension now.

 

[Midnightsun]

A bent coat hook is about a fancy as one needs. No rocket science behind this. I happen to have a similar kit like this in my tool box and used the 90 degree bent one, but any hook will do fine. Just get the hook behind the cap and pull out, https://www.amazon.com/4-PC-PICK-HO...d=1&keywords=bent+pick&qid=1608275690&sr=8-16

 

[annguye1]

Had a hell of a time pulling off one of the covers and ended up snapping off the plastic clips on the back.

Has anyone gotten a replacement cover from Tesla? They don't have it on the website.

The only replacement I've found online is this one for $50. CTESYU30 Tesla Model Y OEM Dark Charcoal Center Cap #118823300A

 

[MNBlues]

Here are the tools I used: box cutter (you need a super thin blade to pry open the cover), plastic trim removal tool (you can get a six pack for under $10 on Amazon), once you have the box cutter in to pry enough slip the blue plastic tool deep inside to pry up. You may need to gently move it to two or three spots before it literally pops off. Good luck, easy peezy!

 

[Digital Man]

I asked my delivery representative during pick up for the pull tool and he got one for me at no charge.

 

[patnshan]

To be honest, I just use a wire coat hanger bent to 90 degrees. It’s super ghetto, but works great!

 

[novice09]