Wheels - Plastic Lug Nut Covers Cracking on Installation

Division: Automotive
Category: Technical

Section Title: Suspension/wheels and Tires
TSB No. TS 01 11263

SUBJECT:
PLASTIC WHEEL LUG NUT CAPS BREAKING DURING WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION.

MODEL(S):
FORENZA

YEAR:
2004

CONDITION:
When installing wheel covers the plastic lug nut caps are breaking when installed on lug nuts.

CAUSE:
Plastic caps are being over tightened at the time of installation.





CORRECTION:
Tighten plastic lug nut caps with hand tools until they are SNUG. DO NOT tighten past contact point.

NOTE:
Do not use air tools.