Section 9 (Air Bag Restraint System): Adjustments
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, and 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If fixing screws were not used during clockspring removal or clockspring was rotated during removal, turn clockspring clockwise until resistance is detectable. Turn clockspring counterclockwise 2-2.5 turns until fixing screws can be unscrewed holding clockspring in this position.