How remove horn pad on '88?

[Gene in NC]

How remove horn pad on '88? Removed two screws on back side but can't figure out some secret connectors that won't release the horn pad. Trying to replace the turn signal mech.

[25Horseplay]

It should just be the 2 screws and pull.

[GenevaDirt]

you do not need to remove the pad....just take out the square center piece. It pops off with a flathead screwdriver pretty easy. Then you can take off the nut holding the steering wheel on and you are on your way to repairing that signal switch.

[freshtiva]

^ unless you need to use a puller.

[GenevaDirt]

LOL...no puller....no puller.....just pull and wiggle from side to side (the wheel not your body), it will let loose. I have done numerous ones that way and have yet not to be able to get one off.

[stefan]

^-- agreed! the guys here taught me that and ive pulled numerous steering wheels like that since. haven't smacked myself with one yet ither!!

[freshtiva]

Ive had a couple that wouldn't come off, of course Im weak and frail. :cry:

[ajb999]

there was one on a festiva at the jy that had been sitting quite a while. tried for almost 30 minutes before asking someone if there was a trick. they just laughed and said yeah, a steering wheel puller.

[stefan]

^-- you have to shake it side to side. works every-time for me, and i have no muscles lol