My neighbour has a 95 Escort diesel van.

The Hazard button smokes when he pressses it so he wants to swop out the switch module but can't get the steering wheel off. He immediaitely ran up against the "airbag problem".

First off, Does he have to remove the steering wheel to get the sitch assembly off?

If not how does the switch module come off the column?

If YES, how please? From looking here briefly it seems like removing two screws on the back of the wheel then remove the air bag - Leaving the battery disconnected for an hour before hand to stop the air bag activating. But model year for this advice was not stated.

Any tips on fixing the specific problem appreciated.

Thanks....