Removing steering wheel.

[Brad.]

How do I do it!?

Had a go today, tried to see whats in the holes behind the steering wheel, holding the airbag on, but i can't see, thus can't put anything in there to undo.
Searched, only found the guide on how to put a mk5 steering wheel on a mk4. I need to know how the get the mk5 one off.

Thanks alot.

[Tim_GTi]

I would imagine it would be the same method as getting the mark 4 one off near enough? Make sure you disconnect the battery first though.

[Brad.]

Yeah battery was off, left it to drain etc.
Managed to get my head wedged in so I could see down the holes. There doesn't seem to be any Hex/star bolts or anything down there, not that i could see anyway. Theres some metal, but nothing to "undo"?

[kingsleysaywell]

mate they are like little clips you have to pull up towards the outside of the wheel if that make sense, maybe someone else can explain better?

[Brad.]

So like get some needle nose pliers in there and pull out towards the dash?

[kingsleysaywell]

yeh thats it mate but like to the outer edge of the wheel not towards the centre. have the steering wheel level so up towards the roof if thats any easier ?

[Brad.]

ahah, not really buddy. Can't seem to feel anything that can be "gripped".

[kingsleysaywell]

its not so much a grip but i clicky/ flip type thing like on a binder clip

[Brad.]

ahhh right, i'll give it another go tomorrow. Try and get some really long nose pliers.

[kingsleysaywell]

ok cool i cant think what i used lol

[alexperkins]

large strong flat head screwdriver will do it be careful though as the foam around the holes is fragile