Beep-Beep horn button parts replacement

[Wideboots]

I am in the process of replacing all the parts of the horn button internals in the steering wheel column on my 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. So far I have replaced everything but the brass contact ring that is on the steering wheel itself. I cannot figure out how to get the spring shaped lock ring that holds the brass contact ring on the steering wheel off. Also, the brass contact ring on the steering wheel is very tight. Should this ring be moveable or tight against the steering wheel. That ring is loose on the steering wheel I replaced. I have included pictures of the brass ring I want to replace and the new replacement part. How do I get the spring off the steering wheel so I can replace the brass contact ring? Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[69RunnerMike]

When I took mine apart, I remember using a small screwdriver to spread the spring where the two ends meet and a vice grip on the stem of the spring pulling up on it. Came off pretty easily as I recall.

 

[Hemifiedbird]

Pair of blade type snap ring pliers should be able to spread the ring and pull it off, you might want to mark the wheel so you get the new one back on the same spot as I think that part cancels your turn signals when turning