Removing steering wheel?

[CAR]

I would like to change out my steering wheel I know in the service manual it says to remove the upper steering column then remove the wheel. Has anyone change one besides removing the column? I don't want to damage the power steering unit. Thanks

 

[CAR]

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL /
INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT

Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft while
installed in the vehicle can permanently damage the
power steering unit and cause a fault. Remove the
upper steering shaft, tilt/telescopic steering assembly
and steering wheel from the vehicle before attempting

to remove the steering wheel.