After some help. 

 

I’m stuck how to remove the cowling due to previous owner being blind and ramming the key anywhere but in the hole. 

 

Do do you have to remove the steering wheel??

 

ive found one torx underneath but think they’re might be one hidden either side behind the back of the steering wheel??

 

please help as is like to change it. 

 

Thanks

 

ryan. 

I have spent some time researching the cowl removal and thought it must be ridiculous to have to remove a steering wheel to get at possible screws. 

 

Anyway. 

 

I have found a youtube video which covers the removal - the steering wheel stays in. 

 

Anyway - watch the video for direction. It’s a bit slow to start with some screenslides and ‘pop’ music. 

 

 

Pretty clear video. I confess to doing the same damage at times- not easy to see the key slot without peering uncomfortably. I don't recall the problem with my Mk2 Octavia or indeed any other car.

I tend to feel for the hole and then this helps me direct my key in!!

 

it is trickier than other cars I agree

On 08/06/2018 at 17:59, Rybu79 said:

After some help. 

 

I’m stuck how to remove the cowling due to previous owner being blind and ramming the key anywhere but in the hole. 

 

Do do you have to remove the steering wheel??

 

ive found one torx underneath but think they’re might be one hidden either side behind the back of the steering wheel??

 

please help as is like to change it. 

 

Thanks

 

ryan. 

the state of that! they must have had spacial problems?

I’ve managed to change it. 

 

Have some pictures I’ll add to help others. 

 

 

Completed and changed over. 

 

No more scratches!

1 hour ago, JohnnyType2 said:

the state of that! they must have had spacial problems?

The PO of my car must have the same problems, mine’s just as bad! @Rybu79 how much was the new trim may I ask as mine need doing soon. Thanks

£12 and a few pence. 

 

Ive got the label for it so will add the product number tomorrow  when I’m up and about.  

 

 

Awesome, is that from TPS? Mine is also scratched to hell 

Parts label number. 

 

 

Thanks, that’s brill. Will get one of those ordered

Brilliant post - thanks @Rybu79!  Mine looks exactly like yours.  I always guide my key with a fingertip to avoid damage but the previous owner most definitely did not!  Had assumed the wheel would need to come off so was prepared to live with it - not anymore thanks to you!  Top work.