Removal & Installation (S Class)
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- Before proceeding, see SERVICE 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.
- 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.
- 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 .