How To Replace Center Caps On Your Nissan
It can be frustrating to realize that one of your car wheel’s center caps is missing or broken. If you're in this situation, don't worry. We are here to help. In this post, we will discuss:
- What a center cap is
- Why center caps are important to your Nissan
- How to replace your Nissan’s center cap in 3 steps
What Is A Center Cap?
Each wheel on your vehicle has a center cap. It's a small metal or plastic disc at the center of the wheel. Depending on the Nissan model you're using, your car's center caps may have the Nissan logo on them.
Center caps are tiny parts, but they're quite important.
Why Do Your Wheels Have Center Caps?
A lot of people believe that center caps are cosmetic parts. The truth is, center caps are as functional as they are cosmetic. The center cap on a wheel covers the centerbore, which is the hole in the center of the wheel. By covering the centerbore, the center cap protects the spindle nut and the wheel bearing. These parts are important because they:
- Minimize wheel vibration
- Keep the wheel aligned correctly
- Help the wheel rotate freely
If your center cap is broken or missing while you drive, the spindle nut and wheel bearing are exposed to dirt, moisture, and road grime. Those impurities may:
- Erode the spindle nut
- Ruin the wheel bearing seal, which leads to wheel bearing failure
So if you notice a broken or missing center cap on your Nissan, be sure to replace it ASAP.
Replacing A Nissan Wheel Center Cap In 3 Steps
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Replacing a Nissan center cap is an easy and straightforward process. It will take you less than 20 minutes. It's one of the easiest replacement jobs you could do on your car compared to replacing brake rotors, for example. Here's how to do this in 3 easy steps:
1. Buy A Replacement Wheel Center Cap
The first step is to get a new wheel center cap. The best way to save money on OEM Nissan center caps is to order them online. At NissanPartsPlus.com, we offer wholesale pricing for all kinds of OEM Nissan parts, including wheel center caps. Check out our catalog of OEM Nissan wheel center caps to see what you can get for your car. It's important to look up your Nissan model first because you want to get wheel center caps that are compatible with your model.
You can even use this opportunity to upgrade to different wheel center caps. There are some cool OEM wheel center caps that come in different colors. These are our best selling wheel center caps:
2. Remove The Broken Wheel Center Cap
Once you have your replacement wheel center cap, it's time to remove the broken one. If it's already missing, proceed to step 3.
To remove the broken wheel center cap, you will need one of these tools:
- A small pry bar
- A flathead screwdriver
- A suction cup
A wheel center cap pops out, so removing it is pretty straightforward. You just need to be sure not to damage the wheel. Use your tool of choice to remove the center cap. If you're using a suction cup, put it on the wheel center cap and then pull it back. If you're using a pry bar or flathead screwdriver, carefully pry it out of place. Be sure not to scratch the wheel.
3. Install The New Center Cap
All you need to do is to press the new center cap into the centerbore until it snaps in place. While installing it, be sure to press it on with pressure on the left and right sides to avoid breaking it. After the center cap is in place, peel off the thin plastic cover.
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