Turn signal flasher question.?

hi ppl.its hard to explain.im having problems with my turn signal for 2000 plymouth breeze.i turn left or right on my turn signal and the light stays solid.i check on the signal lights and all works fine.i keep toggle the switch to get it to start flashing and went out again.sometimes it don't flash at all.do i have to open the steering collum to remove the turn signal flasher? if i do remove the collum and attempt to remove the turn signal flasher.will i trigger the airbag sensor?please let me know guys and tell me if its easy or not.i appreciate ur help.