Date:         Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:30:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Grungy <grungy@GRUNGY.COM>
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From:         Grungy <grungy@GRUNGY.COM>
Subject:      Horn ring replacement...
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The horn ring on the underside of the steering wheel has worn out.
I can get the part, but it's not at all obvious to me how the ring
comes out of the bottom of the steering wheel.  Any tips?

I can also get a new contact (as part of the turn signal assembly),
but I don't know if it is worn out enough to require replacing.  The
wiper for the horn is attached at the lower right, next to the
assembly screw, and then it lifts "up" from the plate and then curves
under itself to the left.

Very crude diagram, looking along the plate, sort of from the front
of the seat, up at the windshield:

  ___
/_   \____  It's attached on the right end and curls like a breaking
wave to the left.

Is that the correct shape?  If not, I'll buy the replacement - at
least that looks relatively straightforward to replace - lots of
connections to get right, but obvious screws and such to remove and
replace.
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bcnu - Grungy  (Baytown, TX)  opinions are just that.obviously.
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