steering wheel centre removal

[OzWRX]

I need to remove the centre of the steering wheel ..(horn pad/air bag cover) to replace the steering wheel volume control switch

I can see the 4 "spring type" clips that need to be released when looking at the back of the steering wheel but it seems you need 4 arms to do it.

Im sure this question has been asked before but I couldnt find anything in a
search.

Car is a VZ SS ute

Kevin

[OzWRX]

Nobody knows....so I went to the local Holden dealer.

Need a special tool..they want $75 to do a 1 minute job...and Ive bought 4 new cars from them in last 6 years.

*uckers

Kevin

[planetdavo]

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=66154&highlight=vy+airbag
Same for VZ.

[MTC]

Mate the "special tool" is just a flathead screwdriver:p just stick in hole & slight twist you do one at a time. just remeber to disconnect battery first. it's really very easy to do. i changed the steering wheel on our Vy Berlina not hard to do at all

[OzWRX]

Mate the "special tool" is just a flathead screwdriver:p just stick in hole & slight twist you do one at a time. just remeber to disconnect battery first. it's really very easy to do. i changed the steering wheel on our Vy Berlina not hard to do at all

Ok thanks...Ill try again.

It appeared that you had to release all 4 at the same time.

Another question....
My wife broke the volume switch in her car ages ago (VY SS). Ive driven my ute for 110k klms and I give to somebody for a day and it comes back with the volume switch hanging off...WTF did they do to break it. (I didnt ask)

Kevin

[planetdavo]

Might have been turning the wheel and "stabbed" the button when trying to grab the rim to turn it.