Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 14

assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning
properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

CONTROL MODULE

Removal & Installation (C Class)

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove shift lever cover
bezel. Lift shift lever cover enough to disconnect electrical connector. Remove shift lever cover.

2. Remove storage compartment mounting screws from center console. Remove storage compartment.

Remove ashtray. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary. Disconnect SRS control module electrical
connector. Remove SRS control module mounting bolts. Remove SRS control module.

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS control module arrow points to front of vehicle. Set

parameters and program new SRS control module with Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00). Activate
air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .

Removal & Installation (E Class)

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove gear shift cover
panel. Remove ashtray and ashtray housing at front of console. Remove radio (if necessary).

2. Remove center console right side cover screws and right side cover. Disconnect electrical connector for

control module. Remove 2 control module mounting screws. Remove control module.

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS control module arrow points to front of vehicle. Set

parameters and program new SRS control module with Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00). Activate
air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .

Removal & Installation (S Class)

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove radio. Remove
ashtray. Remove wooden surround for ashtray. Remove shift lever cover mounting screws. Push shift
lever cover toward rear of vehicle and remove in an upward direction.

2. Remove center console cover screws. Remove center console cover by pulling from bottom in an upward

direction. When removing covers, disconnect electrical connectors as necessary. Disconnect SRS control
module electrical connector. Remove SRS control module.

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS control module arrow points to front of vehicle. Set

parameters and program new SRS control module with Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00). Activate
air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .

Removal & Installation (SL Class)

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1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove radio. Push up
and pull out heater control panel. Unplug 2 connectors. Remove screw in middle of storage tray.

2. Bend up at top corners and lift out storage tray. Remove screws below storage tray. Lift wood trim panel

at rear, pull down and out of catches. Unplug switch connectors and remove wood trim panel. Unplug
connectors at control module and remove Torx mounting screws. Remove control module.

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS control module arrow points to front of vehicle. Set

parameters and program new SRS control module with Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00). Activate
air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .

Removal & Installation (CLK & SLK)

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove cover on center
console. Remove cover on shift lever. Remove ash tray housing with storage compartment at front of
center console. Unplug connectors at control module and remove Torx mounting screws. Remove control
module.

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS control module arrow points to front of vehicle. Set

parameters and program new SRS control module with Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00). Activate
air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .

DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

Removal & Installation

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove 2 Torx screws
from rear of steering wheel. Lift off air bag module enough to unplug connector from rear of module.
Place module away from work area, with pad facing upward.

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE

SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is
functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

SIDE AIR BAG UNIT (DRIVER-SIDE & PASSENGER-SIDE)

Removal & Installation

1. Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Drill out rivets at
retaining plate of side air bag unit. Pull air bag unit out of door. Disconnect connector at driver-side air
bag squib. Remove unit from vehicle. See Fig. 2 .

NOTE:

Air bag module and steering wheel must be replaced following a collision in
which air bag was deployed.

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2. To install, connect connector so that connector audibly clicks when connector engages. Install unit in

door trim panel and rivet using only special rivets (Part No. 003 990 0097). Perform system operation
check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

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