Steering Wheel Horn Pad

Our steering wheel pad/center cap was very worn on the two sides. I don’t know if this is wear is typical or if the original owner had a nervous habit, but either way it looked terrible and was continuing to flake.

                                                              

Getting a new Pad

The P/N for the pad is PC107XX where XX is the MFG logo code, like FT for ForeTravel. I found that some new old stock PC107HR (HR = Holiday Rambler) for $20.75 +shipping. Center cap for SmartWheel PC107HR

Before finding the above I had called around to some salvage yards and did find one with a used foretravel one, however they wanted $250 for that which is kind-a-pricey

Replacement

The pad/center cap is held with a single captive hex bolt, just loosen it until the pad releases.

The forensics indicate a right-handed driver (or at least eater) who enjoyed pretzels and granola bars. A little vacuuming and spray cleaner is in order, maybe safety gloves!

New Revision

Looking at the new pad and the difference from the one installed, the main change was the revision code. Ours was a Rev B and the replacement was a Rev E. The difference I could see was that Rev B had the logo directly attached (double-sided tape) to the cap and Rev E has the logo attached (double-sided tape) to a snap in button (easier to inventory). There are a few other changes that removed some material but nothing that prevents its use.

The old ‘Classic’ FT logo came off like a champ. I used a trim panel removal “wedge” to gently pry it off. The HR logo also popped right off the new style attachment post. Stuck the FT logo on the new post and reinstalled … and just like that, Bob’s your uncle.