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mloret
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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 3:18 am Post subject: Horn pad removal |
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I’d like to replace the turn signal arm in a steering column of my ‘72 SB. It currently has the big horn pad on the steering wheel. I have never removed the horn pad. Any advice on how to do so without breaking the plastic or the clips? I checked YouTube and couldn’t find much.[/b]
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LeeFred
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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It looks similar to the horn pad on our 74 SB. You grab the horn pad, hooking your fingers in the gap between the pad and the steering wheel, and pulls towards you. I usually pull the top portion first, and then the bottom portion. The pad itself clips onto the plastic pieces mounted onto the steering wheel. It will sound like you're tearing it apart, but you aren't.
If you end up breaking the plastic clips on the steering wheel, they are replaceable and available through most of the VW vendors. |
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mloret
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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Thank you for the tip. I'll give it a shot.
Have you replaced a turn signal switch?
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LeeFred
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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Thank you for the tip. I'll give it a shot.
Have you replaced a turn signal switch? |
Yes I have. It was pretty straight forward. I was warned to take it easy on the four screws that hold it in place in steering column - they do not have to be super tight. |
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Tim Donahoe
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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Also, before reinstalling the pad, be sure to add a dab of dielectric grease on each of the four post heads. Makes it easier to remove without chipping the plastic from these small heads.
Tim
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mloret
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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Okay. Any additional tips to add on the horn pad or should I just yank?
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jinx758
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Horn pad removal |
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Lol ... the word yank.
Reminds me of the gorilla in those old Samsonite ads.
Steady pressure.
I sometimes use a flat plastic/vinyl HF pry tool for automotive trim.
Good luck ... stay safe
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