help removing steering column plastic surround please

[bald_eagle]

hi guys
having a bit of trouble removing the bottom half of the plastic cover surrounding my steering column on my mk4.

ive unclipped the top half and removed the 2 screws at the front near the wheel and also the screw underneath by the steering adjustment lever,

the bottom cover is now loose and rocks backwards and forwards but is still held somehow,is there a clip anywhere i have missed as i dont want to force it and snap something off

any help much appreciated

ian

 

[cheshire cat]

it's a real pain but can be done, I find it hard to remember as itwas a long time ago, but I driiled a small hole vertically in the recessed part about 1/4" in from the face of the part which sits behind the steering wheel boss, then cut that face from the hole to the part the steering shaft passes thro' this will allow the leftand right sides to be prised apart enough to pull it off, once off some futher cutting will aid replacment, but when fitted it(the cut) cannot be seen. best of luck

 

[markthommo_84]

it can be done without cutting so dont go cutting ur car to pieces

mine's been off 4/5 times in the last 3 weeks whilst fitting custom cruise control!

but i didnt do it, so i will ask my dad and get back to you! put the hack saw away.

 

[bald_eagle]

it can be done without cutting so dont go cutting ur car to pieces

mine's been off 4/5 times in the last 3 weeks whilst fitting custom cruise control!

but i didnt do it, so i will ask my dad and get back to you! put the hack saw away.

thanks guys,will hold fire as i dont fancy cutting it unless i really have too.

cheers ian

 

[cheshire cat]

it can be done without cutting so dont go cutting ur car to pieces

mine's been off 4/5 times in the last 3 weeks whilst fitting custom cruise control!

but i didnt do it, so i will ask my dad and get back to you! put the hack saw away.

Bump c'monn dad spillthe beanz