they are foam sections that are bonded to the rubber of the steering wheel, the only way to remove is to carefully cut them off, then reglue afterwards.
It can be done, but I think you will be lucky to get the newer ones to fit back in place 100% accuratly....
Re: Steering Wheel thumb pads
[Re: MCMike]
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