Removal & Installation (500E)

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.

Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
On driver-side foot rest panel, rotate plastic retaining clips 90 degrees and pull off clips. Raise foot rest panel to locate capacitor position. Remove 2 screws in center of foot rest panel that retain capacitor to under side of panel. Remove foot rest panel. Disconnect capacitor connector and remove capacitor.
To install, reverse removal procedures. Activate air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .