Front Passenger Door Airbag - Deactivation/Activation

Date: October 2000

Order No.: P-SI-91.60/42

Supersedes:

Group: 91.60

SUBJECT:
MODEL 170
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISCONNECTION/DEACTIVATION AND RECONNECTION/ACTIVATION OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MOUNTED AIRBAG

IMPORTANT:
This procedure can only be performed under the supervision of a Mercedes-Benz USA Technical Specialist. An Authorization to Deactivate/Reactivate a Side Impact Airbag form must be filled out, signed by the client and notarized. The Technical Specialist will provide the form. Please contact Client Assistance at 1-800-367-6372 to initiate the process.

Under no circumstances should the airbags be disconnected/reconnected and the vehicle returned to the client without the Technical Specialist performing the deactivation/reactivation and Systems function test.

NOTE:
Only the front passenger door mounted impact airbag CAN be deactivated/reactivated. Under no circumstances may the driver side door mounted impact airbag be deactivated.

Procedure

A. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR AIRBAG

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key.

2. Remove front door panel refer to WIS AR72.10-P-1000G.





3. Disconnect airbag harness connector (arrow Figure 1) from rear door airbag squib.





4. Cover airbag harness connector with premium quality electrical tape (B, Figure 2) which is resistant to heat (e.g. 3M Scotch 33(R)).

5. Secure airbag harness connector with cable tie (A, Figure 2).

6. Cover airbag squib with premium quality electrical tape (C, Figure 2) which is resistant to heat (e.g. 3M Scotch 33(R)).

7. Reinstall door panel in reverse order of removal.

8. Remove existing (if applicable) Side Airbag Warning Label part no. A211 817 22 20 from passenger side B pillar.

9. Place one label S-2775-L02 on the passenger side B pillar in place of label that was removed in above step 8.

10. Place one label S-2775-01 directly on the front outside cover of the Operator's Manual for the vehicle.

11. Place one label S-2775-L03 on the inside of passenger side window.

B. REPROGRAM RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE (N2/7)

The reprogramming of module N2/7 cannot be performed by the retailer. The deactivation/reactivation procedure can only be performed by a the Mercedes-Benz Technical Specialist.





PARTS/LABOR TIME INFORMATION

Qty Part Name Part Number

1 Cable ties Local purchase