Activating System

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.

Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position. Reconnect SRS Red connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. System is now activated. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

SRS RED CONNECTOR LOCATION ⁽¹⁾

MODEL

LOCATION

500E

Right Side Of Passenger Floor, Under Footrest Panel

500SL (Convertible)

Far Right Side Of Passenger Floor, Under Footrest Panel

500SEL ⁽²⁾

Left Side Of Passenger Floor, Under Footrest Panel

⁽¹⁾	SRS Red connector is a 10-pin connector for all models EXCEPT 500SEL.

⁽²⁾	SRS Red connector is a 12-pin connector for 500SEL models. A separate ETR connector (X11/17) is connected to SRS 12-pin Red connector. See Fig 4 and Figure .

Fig 1: SRS Component Location (500E)

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Fig 2: SRS Component Location (500SL - 1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: SRS Component Location (500SL - 2 Of 2)

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Fig 4: SRS Component Location (500SEL)

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