Passenger Air Bag - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tcs7775 · #1 02-12-2008, 03:53 PM

dOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT REMOVING THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR TO GET TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON A 1993 SL600. tHANKS

Pete Geither · #2 02-12-2008, 04:11 PM

None required. Just stick a long 1/4" drive extension, with a 10mm socket into the hole beneath the airbag in the bolster. Take the bolt out and the airbag assembly comes right out.

tecqboy · #3 02-12-2008, 05:56 PM

Good idea to disconnect the battery first.

Pete Geither · #4 02-12-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecqboy

Good idea to disconnect the battery first.

What he said,,,, of course.

tcs7775 · #5 02-13-2008, 11:05 AM

Thanks the battery is disconnected. The hole you are talking about is the one that goes through the carpet stuff under the dash or one that can be axcessed by going up under the dash? Todd

tecqboy · #6 02-13-2008, 12:23 PM

I sent 3 videos on how to remove the early 129 dash to Sendspace. You can download them from these links. This service expires after 30 days, so get them now. Tod

Hope it helps....

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x6t9sz

http://www.sendspace.com/file/258qtq

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4ndrw9

tcs7775 · #7 02-13-2008, 03:15 PM

Tecqboy,
You are living proof that there are angels!! I am trying to put a new wiring harness on the sl600. Everything is under the hood except the wires going to two oxygen sensors, which requires removal of the dash to do. I am in way, way over my head, but at this point it is sink or swim. I was at a total standstill until you sent the videos. They are great. I am going to try and get the dash out right now. Cannot say thank you enough, since no-one seems to know much about the 600. Will let you know how things are going. thank-you, thank-you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Todd

tcs7775 · #8 02-13-2008, 04:28 PM

tecqboy,
Got the dash almost out except the instrument cluster. Don't have the removal tools.Do i have to have them to get it out or can i just push from the back and wedge it out?

tcs7775 · #9 02-13-2008, 04:35 PM

Techboy,
Might as well ask now because I know its coming. Any help would be appreciated on hot to take out the center dividing console.have messed with it a little, but cannot figure out how to get the roof open and close button out or the button on the other side of it. Thanks, Todd

tecqboy · #10 02-13-2008, 05:03 PM

You can push out the cluster from the back without the special tools. It's probably better that way, as the tools can sometimes crack the cluster. The switches in the wood console just unplug...

http://www.sendspace.com/file/refzlk

Another video for the console. I'd assumed you had this out before you started on the dash. The videos are helpful, but I've never figured out what happened to the steering wheel.
Tod