Steering wheel removal 1979 MGB

[jpbastien]

I am trying to remove the steering wheel on my 79 B to replace the turn signal, horn hi/low beams switch. Do you know a way to get the steering wheel off then replace again?

[Citron]

I don't know about the 79 but my 70 and 74 don't require steering wheel removal to chane the turn signal switch.

Steve

[rficalora]

Same here on '76 you'd just remove the plastic shroud between the steering wheel & dash.  I'd think the 79 is the same but not sure.

[jbarila]

Just remove the cowling and then you can access the turn signal switch.Remove the 2 screws and the clamp...replace your switch. One thing if you decide to remove the wheel anyway DO NOT use the loosen the nut and hit it with a hammer while pulling on the wheel method. This has a very good chance of collapsing the steering column. This is a safety feature for when your body hits the wheel in a crash, the column collapses to absorb some of the force.
Steering wheel removers can be made easily or bought or rented. They are worth it, I collapsed my column and now have an ugly repair to do.

[Bill Young]

Jim, you may have to loosen the mounting bolts for the column and allow it to drop a bit to get access to the screws in the cowl. Once those are removed the cowl should split and slide up over the stalks on either side.