Wheel Bolt Covers Difficult To Remove - keywords accessory cap cover flat stick stuck tire

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

The Saturn Astra has black plastic wheel bolt covers that can be difficult to remove. The following may help.

These covers are installed at the vehicle PDI. The owners should use the flat blade screw driver provided with each vehicle in the trunk tool kit to gently pry the covers off. A rag or similar should be used to protect the surface of the wheel while prying to prevent accidental scuffing. Technicians may use a fine tipped pair of needle nose pliers or similar, again being careful not to damage the wheel finish. To remove covers using needle nose pliers carefully grip covers from the front as not to damage the wheel and pull straight out (they do not twist or screw off).

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.