Remove/Install Front Seat Side Airbag Unit - AR91.60-P-0695LF

Model 205, 213, 253

except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)

Model 217, 222, 238, 293

MODIFICATION NOTES

08.11.2018

Special tool added.

Operation step 3

Fig 1: Front Seat Side Airbag Unit Components Location - Model 238 (Shown On Model 222)

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Shown on MODEL 222 with removed front seat

	Risk of injury during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100 °C or 212 °F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Remove seat backrest trim from left or right seat backrest (3).	Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 293	AR91.10-P-1912LW
		Model 205.3/4 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 238	AR91.10-P-1912CLW
		Model 217, 222	AR91.10-P-1910LF
2	Disconnect ground line from battery.	Model 205, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)	AR54.10-P-0003LW
		Model 217, 222	AR54.10-P-0003LF
		Model 238	AR54.10-P-0003LWO
		Model 293	AR54.10-P-0003EQ
3	Release and disconnect electrical connector (2) at sidebag unit (1).	: Ensure correct engagement of electrical connector (2) at side airbag unit (1).
		Removal lever	Fig 2
4	Unscrew nut (5).	Model 217, 222 Nut, center airbag/side airbag to seat backrest frame	*BA91.60-P-1010-011
		Model 205, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 238, 293 Nut, sidebag unit to backrest frame	*BA91.60-P-1006-01O
5	Unscrew nut (6) and remove ground line (7).	Model 205, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 238, 293 Ground line (7) is secured to nut (6). Observe installation position of ground line (7).
		Model 217, 222 Nut, center airbag/side airbag to seat backrest frame	*BA91.60-P-1010-011
		Model 205, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 238, 293 Nut, sidebag unit to backrest frame	*BA91.60-P-1006-01O
6	Remove side airbag unit (1) from backrest frame (4).
7	Install in the reverse order
	Check
8	Check Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) using vehicle diagnosis system.	When replacing the side airbag unit (1).
		Model 293	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 205, 213, 253 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 217, 222	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		Model 238	AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		Model 205.0/1/2/3	Model 205.4
BA91.60-P-1006-010	Nut, sidebag unit to backrest frame	Nm	7	7

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 238
BA91.60-P-1006-010	Nut, sidebag unit to backrest frame	Nm	7	6

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		Model 253	Model 293
BA91.60-P-1006-01O	Nut, sidebag unit to backrest frame	Nm	7	7

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA91.60-P-1010-011	Nut, center airbag/side airbag to seat backrest frame	Nm	6	6

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Lever (203 589 04 33 00)

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