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AnthonyG · 05-26-2019, 09:04 AM

Thought I’d check w those who’ve done it before. Insight on removining old replacing w new horn button spring on ‘35

deuce lover · 05-26-2019, 01:26 PM

You will have to remove the rod entirely,then there are 4 tabs of the horn button bezel to straighten.It will then slip out and the button with it.The spring is behind the button.

JSeery · 05-26-2019, 02:36 PM

And on a closed body it is often difficult to pull the horn rod without taking the column loose. They are easy to bend.

AnthonyG · 05-26-2019, 05:58 PM

So probably should assume interference & loosen & lower the steering column to be sure, got it.
Thx deuce lover & JS

TJ · 05-27-2019, 09:04 AM

Be careful when pulling the horn rod. Do not bend it in any way and it will be covered with oil and grease. Protect your upholstery!

woodiewagon46 · 05-27-2019, 01:49 PM

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Also, be very careful on bending the tabs, try to keep the bend to a minimum. I try to only bend three and keep one intact and gently pry it off.

deuce lover · 05-27-2019, 02:36 PM

On a 35-37 you have to pry back all 4 so they are straight.

05-26-2019, 09:04 AM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,163	Replace horn button spring Thought I’d check w those who’ve done it before. Insight on removining old replacing w new horn button spring on ‘35 __________________ Nomad Last edited by AnthonyG; 05-26-2019 at 09:05 AM. Reason: Typo

05-26-2019, 01:26 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Replace horn button spring You will have to remove the rod entirely,then there are 4 tabs of the horn button bezel to straighten.It will then slip out and the button with it.The spring is behind the button.

05-26-2019, 02:36 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Replace horn button spring And on a closed body it is often difficult to pull the horn rod without taking the column loose. They are easy to bend.

05-26-2019, 05:58 PM	#4
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,163	Re: Replace horn button spring So probably should assume interference & loosen & lower the steering column to be sure, got it. Thx deuce lover & JS __________________ Nomad

05-27-2019, 09:04 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Replace horn button spring Be careful when pulling the horn rod. Do not bend it in any way and it will be covered with oil and grease. Protect your upholstery!

05-27-2019, 01:49 PM	#6
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,554	Re: Replace horn button spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Also, be very careful on bending the tabs, try to keep the bend to a minimum. I try to only bend three and keep one intact and gently pry it off.

05-27-2019, 02:36 PM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Replace horn button spring On a 35-37 you have to pry back all 4 so they are straight.