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The correct way is to remove the wheel and knock them out from the back.
You could try applying some decent adhesive tape to make a handle of sorts, something like this: _||_ though I've always found by the time I've faffed around it's just as quick to whip the wheels off...
You could try applying some decent adhesive tape to make a handle of sorts, something like this: _||_ though I've always found by the time I've faffed around it's just as quick to whip the wheels off...
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A sat nav windscreen sucker gets mine off. 
A screwdriver is too risky.
A screwdriver is too risky.
MancMike
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You can't take the wheel off to remove these, they're covering the nuts.
Gaffer tape formed into a T shape as said should work, or a sharp knife that can get in the small gap and pry it open?
Gaffer tape formed into a T shape as said should work, or a sharp knife that can get in the small gap and pry it open?
If you look closer there is a notch at one point, I would still use a small screwdriver with tape over the end to avoid any scratches.
There is usually a tool provided in the car where the jack is for removing these.
There is usually a tool provided in the car where the jack is for removing these.
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A sat nav windscreen sucker gets mine off.
A screwdriver is too risky.
As above.
I removed mine using the suction cap from my mobile phone holder. Just lock the suction cap on the wheel cap then pull it forward slowly. Works a charm.
I should add that mine are the original MB caps; some say that the cheaper aftermarket caps are a tighter fit and won't budge that easy.
In any even I wouldn't use a screw driver because if it slipped it might damage the alloy wheel.
E63AMG
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I've been driving round with a new set of caps in the boot for 6 months! Will be trying the day nav sucker idea tomorrow. Thanks.
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Looks like a job for a plastic trim removal tool! I got a set as a freebie when I bought a replacement centre shaft for the Comand control knob, something like these :
Car Radio Door Body Clip Panel Trim Dash Audio Plastic Removal Pry Tool 11 PCS | eBay
worked a treat removing the plastic gearstick surround on my 968 tip cab!
Car Radio Door Body Clip Panel Trim Dash Audio Plastic Removal Pry Tool 11 PCS | eBay
worked a treat removing the plastic gearstick surround on my 968 tip cab!
