Removal (500SEL)
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.
1)Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
2) Remove ash tray and ash tray housing bracket. Remove A/C control knobs and radio knobs. Remove center instrument panel face plate by pulling outward and downward. Disconnect wiring connections from switches on rear of face plate. Remove radio. Locate SRS control unit. See Figure and Figure . Remove SRS wiring harness connector from SRS control unit.
3) Unscrew SRS control unit mounting bolts using Torx TX30 bit. Remove SRS control unit out through radio bracket opening in center console.