Well now I have to replace the multi function switch due to moving my steering wheel and the headlights sometimes working and turning signals not working. I saw a great video on youtube about changing a Multi Function Switch and it shows where the air bag needs to be removed. I was hoping that since my truck is an older 1997 F250 LD I wouldn't have to remove the airbag.

Is there a way to do this w/out messing with the airbag on the 1997?

 

I replaced the Multi-Function switch on my 1997 F-150 years ago. I did not do anything other than disconnect the negative battery terminal, and pull the steering column shrouds off. I may have had to pull the ignition key cylinder assembly (easy to do IF you have the key!) to get the shroud off, don't remember on that, I have pulled apart so many Fords, Mercs, Lincolns that its a blur.

I would assume that the 1997 F-250 LD would use the same/similar column as the 1997 F-150.