Driver-Side Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Driver-side air bag module consists of a signal carrier, inflatable air bag, gas generator, and ignitor. The gas generator and ignitor make up the inflator unit mounted permanently to rear of air bag module. A 2-pin electrical connector with gold-plated terminals is mounted inside inflator unit at rear of air bag module. If 2-pin connector is disconnected for any reason, a safety shorting spring inside inflator connector spreads open to touch both terminals. This prevents accidental operation of air bag system by static electricity or careless handling.