2010 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 336

11-38 Maintenance and service & Wheel covers (if equipped) ! Removing the wheel cover ! Installing the wheel cover Aluminum wheels Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. . When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque. . Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the wheel. . Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs. . When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels. 1) 2) Notch Valve hole Align the valve with the valve hole in the cover, then fit the cover on the wheel by tapping your hand evenly around the circumference of the cover. Insert a wheel cover remover into the notch part on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it.