See the related question I just linked for you.
Inside your steering column - the turn signal lever and hazard light button stick out of the steering column
behind dash drivers side mounted on steering column
its not where the book says,right besides (left) of the steering column..no, its all the way on the left under the steering column.
On a 2003 Ford Explorer : The hazard flasher switch is behind the steering wheel , the button sticks out from the top of the steering column cover ( it is part of the multi-function switch which is inside the steering column cover , except for the turn signal lever and the hazard flasher button )
i believe you can disassemble the lower part of the steering column to access the area.
disassemble steering column,and replace signal arm ass'y
Change the turn signal switch in the steering column, or the turn signal relay.
The flasher relay and turn signal relay are located under the instrument panel near the steering column.
Inside the steering column cover ( the turn signal lever and the hazard light button stick outside the cover )
According to my Haynes repair manual , the turn signal and hazard flasher relays are located under the instrument panel to the right of the steering column. (Helpfull)
Tutn signal flasher is located on the steering column. Revove the cover that is located between the steering wheel and the instrument panel. The Flasher is yellow. I did not have to replace mine, some wires were loose.
The steering column in a Buick Century covers the steering shaft and houses the turn signal switch. Some Century cars have a tilt column as well.