Banjo Wheel Horn Button Replacement

I recently purchased a new crested horn button that I would like to switch out for the standard black one that came with my banjo steering wheel. I've read all of the forums, but some of the advice conflicted. Can I just pop the old one out and push the new one in, or do I have to push from the tiny holes in the back of the wheel? It was a little pricey and I don't want to crack it. Any advice would be helpful!!!

Thanks,
Brian

The holes on the back of the wheel are to remove the horn button. use all 3 a little at a time with a 3 mm tee allan or a straight peace of coat hanger.
If you got the new button from Flat 4 or mooneyes or even Stoddards and it measures 80 mm? It should go right in.

OK. So far I have inserted the alan wrench (and determined that there are no alan screws), and banged at every one of the holes, but nothing happens. No movement at all. Does the whole plasic piece inluding the chrome bezel pop out? Am I wrong about the alan screws? Am I not pushing hard enough? I am probably being over cautious, but I don't want to break it.

Thanks.

Finally got it. For future reference, here are my notes: The horn assembly just pops in and out - no screws. It won't want to budge, so spray some WD-40 around the edge and keep banging - it will start to move. It is more sturdy than it looks. Once it pops out, it is very easy to replace the button - all the parts are obvious. New button goes in, put the parts back together and pop the unit back in place. Not sure why, but the horn wouldn't work until the unit was back in the wheel. Thanks for the guidance Barry.

Brian

Brian,
Where did you find the crested horn button? I have the Flat Four banjo, but it seems that the crested horn button is out of stock everywhere. I need the horn assembly that mounts under the button also. Any help will be appreciated.
John W

Got it on ebay. There is currently another one listed from the same seller - see classifieds. You might be able to get the horn assembly from Vintage.

If you want to see why the old one did not work Just bend the 3 tab up on the back of it carefully ,,, and check it out Then you can fix it as a spare if you want. But be careful the plastic is brittle.

I had to redo my beetles banjo horn button its a St Christerpher Zodiac

It would stick ON. Oh man.

I finaly put a peace of headliner foam in it to make it behave. But it works perfect now.