Removing steering wheel, steering wheel cover and switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Steering Column Cover, Selector, And Torx Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

CAUTION:

The steering wheel must never be turned while the contact reel is locked. The contact reel pin will shear off.

Lift out the steering wheel without turning it. Allow the cable and the plastic strip to pass through the hole in the steering wheel.

Remove:

3 Torx 20 screws in steering wheel cover.
2 Torx 20 screws on the switch.