Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 3

Fig. 2: Removing Side Air Bag Unit
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SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR - DRIVER-SIDE & PASSENGER-SIDE

Removal & Installation

1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &

ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. On SLK 230, remove door sill moulding.
On all models, remove front seat. Fold floor covering in area toward rear. Unclip connector on side bag
sensor. Remove 2 mounting screws. Remove sensor from vehicle.

2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure that arrow on sensor points toward outside. Perform system

operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

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Fig. 3: Removing Side Air Bag Sensor (E Class Shown; Others Are Similar)
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OCCUPIED SEAT RECOGNITION SENSOR

Removal & Installation

1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &

ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

2. Remove cover on front seat cushion. Remove ignition key. Unclip connection for occupied seat

recognition sensor on seat connector block. Remove electrical connection lead from seat and pull upward
out of rubberized fiber matting. See Fig. 4 .

3. To install, lay out occupied seat recognition sensor uniformly on rubberized fiber matting. Fabric side

should point upward. Do not kink occupied seat sensor. Reverse removal procedure. Perform system
operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

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Fig. 4: Removing Occupied Seat Recognition Sensor
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PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

Removal & Installation (C Class)

1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &

ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove ignition key. Remove instrument panel. Disconnect

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