E 420 (210.072) V8-4.2L (119.985) (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Door Airbag - Deactivation/Activation
Date: October 2000
Order No.: P-SI-91.60/44
Supersedes:
Group: 91.60
SUBJECT:
MODEL 210
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DISCONNECTION/DEACTIVATION AND RECONNECTION/ACTIVATION OF REAR DOOR
MOUNTED AIRBAGS
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:
BOTH rear door airbags MUST be deactivated/reactivated. Never deactivate/reactivate only one rear door airbag.
Procedure
A.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR AIRBAGS
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key.
2.
Remove rear door panels refer to WIS AR72.12-P-1010F.
3.
Disconnect airbag harness connector (arrow Figure 1) from rear door airbag squib.