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Care and maintenance of alloy wheel rims > < Installing trim element
Removing trim element
   
Removing trim element
  Note
The trim element cannot be removed without causing damage to the element.
–  Remove clamping washers -2- on inner side of alloy wheel.
–  Heat outer side of trim element -1- with hot air blower -V.A.G 1416-.
  Caution
Use only low heat on tyres and alloy wheels (do not overheat).
–  Release trim element -1- on inner side of alloy wheel using wedge -3409-.
–  Grasp under a corner on the outside and pull trim element -1- forcefully off alloy wheel.
  Note
t  Cut back adhesive PUR beads on alloy wheel.
t  Residual material is used as a bonding base for the new trim element.
t  The new trim element can be installed immediately → Chapter.

   

Care and maintenance of alloy wheel rims > < Installing trim element