replacing ignition, how to remove lower cover from the steering wheel?

1997 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
105,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HONKIE
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Unable to get lower cover from steering wheel.
Dec 5, 2023 at 1:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the upper cover is removed, it should come off. Did you remove all screws that hold it in place? I attached a pic below. Take a look at it and let me know if that is what your column looks like and if all screws are removed.

Take care,

Joe

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