For 1990-2009 cars

# LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COVERS PARTS AND SERVICE

#### MODELS/YEARS 1985 MODELS

The custom locking wire wheel cover package (Option N91) is shipped in the trunk compartment.

At the time of delivery of a new vehicle by the carrier, the contents of the package containing Option N91 are to be inspected for missing or incorrect parts. The contents of Option N91 should include:

Four (4) Wire Wheel Covers with Lock Nuts Four (4) Lock Brackets Four (4) Emblems

One (1) Lock Key Wrench One (1) I.D./Registration Card & instructions Twelve (12) Flanged Lug Nuts (Installed on Wheels)

#### NOTE: 1985 Ninety-Eights have only six (6) flanged lug nuts installed on rear wheels, and two (2) lock brackets placed in the trunk compartment.

Any discrepancies are to be noted on the delivery receipt and a transportation claim is to be filed for any missing or incorrect parts.

REPLACEMENT OF MISSING. INCORRECT OR LOST PARTS

Lock key wrenches and/or I.D./Registration Cards are available from Norris Industries, Thompson Industries and Wire Wheel Cover.

A. Lock key wrench missing upon delivery of vehicle from factory or lost at dealership after delivery.

Send I.D./Registration Card along with a check in the amount of $8.00 for the replacement lock key wrench to the applicable company.

B. I.D./Registration Card missing

Provide the applicable company with the color of the stripe and/or the le"er stamped in the shaft on the lock key wrench. A new color coordinated I.D./Registration Card will be forwarded to the dealership.

C. Lock key wrench does not fit lock bolt or nut.

Send lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card to the applicable company with a lener indicating the color of the lock bolt or nut in the center of the locking wire wheel cover. The proper lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card will be returned to the dealership.

D. I.D./Registration Card and lock key wrench both missing.

Provide the color of the lock bolt or nut in the center of the wire wheel cover, along with a check in the amount of $8.00 made payable to the applicable company. The proper lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card will be forwarded to your dealership by the applicable company (Norris Industries, ITT Thompson Industries or Wire Wheel Cover).

Wire Wheel Cover - Locking wire wheel covers require a 'T' shaped lock key wrench. The wrench will have a letter stamped on its cylinder portion and a colored plastic cap on the top of the cylinder.

Thompson Industries - Locking wire wheel covers require a 'T' shaped lock key wrench. Their wrench will have a daub of paint to match the locknut color.

Norris Industries - Locking wire wheel covers require a 'T' shaped lock key wrench. Their wrench will have a letter stamped on its cylinder portion to match the lock bolt letter.

#### PARTS ORDERING

All requests must be made on dealership stationary to the applicable company:

Norris Industries,Inc. Automotive Trim Division All Models except Delta 88 and Ninety-Eight 39600 Orchard Hill Place Novi, MI 48050

or

Thompson Industries 423 N. Mill Street 1985 Cutlass Supreme Models Only Adel, GA 31620

or

Wire Wheel Cover P. 0. Box 522 1985 Ninety-Eight Models Only Grenada, MS 38901

or

Thompson Industries P.O. Box 119 1985 Delta 88 Models Only Madison, F L 32340

Other mining or incorrect part(s) such as a locking wire wheel cover(s), lock bracket(s), medallion(s) and special lock nut(s) or bolt(s) are available through WDDGM. See Figure 1 for parts illustration of all models except the 1985 Ninety-Eight. See Figure 2 for the Ninety-Eight parts illustration.

#### LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COMPONENTS - All Except Ninety-Eight

Cover Asm. Emblem Lock Bracket Model Norris ITT Norris ITT Norris ITT ----- ------ --- ------ --- ------ ---

Firenza 22529673 22520008 22515701 C alais 22522802 22527955 10029360 Cutlass Ciera Std. W heel 14070272 22520008 22526979 H.D. Wheel 14070272 22520008 22515623 Cutiass Supreme 22515281 22519903 22512339 22519904 14025642 22519905 Delta 88 22511787 22527866 22511788 22524160 14035642 22527867 Custom Cruiser 22511787 22511788 14080280 Toronado 22509520 22506015 01617759

#### LOCKING WIRE WHEEL COMPONENTS - Ninety-Eight

Cover Asm. Emblem Lock Bracket ----------- ------- ------------- Model Wire Wheel Cover Wire Wheel Cover Wire Wheel Cover

Ninety-Eight 22522741 22522016 22522026

In addition to individual components, a complete locking wire wheel package (Option N91) is available through WDDGM for the 1985 models. This package contains the following components: Four (4) locking wire wheel covers, four (4) medallions, four (4) lock brackets, four (4) lock bolts, four (4) valve extensions, (12) lug nuts, one (1) key wrench, one (1) I.D./Registration Card and installation instructions. Listed below are the part numbers for this package:

WDDGM Part Number Model ----------- -----

997097 Toronado 998957 Delta88 998955 Custom Cruiser 998550 Cutlass Ciera H.D. Wheel 997785 Cutlass Ciera Std. Wheel 998569 Ninety-Eight 998693 Calais 997783 Firenza 997786 Cutlass Supreme 998694 Cutlass Supreme Brougham

When the vehicle is being made ready for delivery, the lock brackets are to be installed prior to installation of the wire wheel cover and medallions.

1. Remove three (3) lug nuts from each wheel for lock bracket installation. Refer to Figure 1 for all models except Ninety-Eight.

#### NOTE: 1985 Ninety-Eight front wheel covers are retained by the drive axles; therefore, they do not require lock brackets. Refer to Figure 2.

2. Place lock bracket on lug nut studs.

3. Install three (3) special lug nuts on each wheel to retain lock bracket and torque to specifications. LOOSE CONDITION OF LOCK BRACKET WILL BE NORMAL. WHEN LUG NUTS ARE SEATED, FRONT WHEEL STUDS WILL HAVE A RECESSED APPEARANCE, WHICH IS NORMAL.

4. Align valve notch in wire wheel cover with valve stem on wheel. Place cover on wheel by hand only. DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO INSTALL COVER.

5. Tighten lock nut or bolt by turning lock key wrench clockwise. This will secure the wire wheel cover.

6. On Ninety-Eight models, move the anti-rotation latch over until it contacts lock nut. See Figure 2.

7. Snap in center medallion.

8. Install the Wire Wheel Cover Removal Instruction label to underside of deck lid next to jacking instruction label. See Figure 3.

9. The lock key wrench is to be placed in the glove box along with the I.D./Registration Card.

The procedure for removal and installation is to be explained to the owner prior to delivery.

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