How to Replace Wheel Center Cap 02-14 Volvo XC90
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 30 min · Volvo Xc90
Replace a wheel center cap on a 2002–2014 Volvo XC90 by removing the wheel, pressing the cap into the rim from the rear, then reinstalling and securing the wheel.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- 19mm socket
- Breaker bar
- Torque wrench
- Flat blade screwdriver
Parts and supplies
- Wheel center cap
Steps
- Lift and remove the wheel
Loosen the wheel fasteners slightly with the tire still on the ground. Raise the vehicle at the approved lift point, support it on a jack stand, then remove the fasteners and wheel.
- Remove the old center cap
From the rear of the wheel, gently tap the old cap outward using a protected screwdriver handle. Avoid striking or levering against the wheel finish, and clean the cap opening before fitting the replacement.
- Install the replacement cap
Align the new cap with the wheel opening and press it in evenly until its retaining edge locks in place. Check from the front that it sits flush and cannot be pulled free by hand.
- Reinstall and secure the wheel
Place the wheel on the hub and start each fastener by hand. Snug them evenly, lower the vehicle as directed, then torque the fasteners to the vehicle's specification in the correct pattern.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.