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01-09-2005, 06:45 PM
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Does disconnecting Battery disable airbag?
Does disconnecting the Battery disable the airbag? I have to fix my Cluster and I am afraid to set off the airbag...if not, what is the proper procedure..
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01-09-2005, 06:50 PM
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Why would fixing the cluster risk setting off the airbag?
 The factory service manual doesn't mention any need to disable the airbag prior to instrument cluster removal...
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01-09-2005, 07:21 PM
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NO..............there are capaciters that hold enough of a charge to detonate it.
Follow procedure in the manual TO THE LETTER.......its dangerous. Don't ask me how....I am not in a position say how to, and how not too. A few mechanics have very empatheticly told me so...............thats enough for me.
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01-09-2005, 10:08 PM
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Most airbag systems (i'm not sure about older MBs) have all there airbag wiring in yellow. Hence, don't probe any yellow airbag wires. On newer cars, it's usually a yellow overwrap with some warning labels. I would disconnect the battery and airbag fuse, and still pay attention to what I'm doing. Pulling the cluster shouldn't be a problem, as long as you're not messing with the column too.
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01-09-2005, 11:53 PM
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on my 126 car there is a ~12 pin red plug in the passenger footwell, under the carpet. That disables the airbag.
Same on 103 124 cars, So it should be there on your diesel.
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01-09-2005, 11:59 PM
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Check with Gilly or a tech who works on MBs as to specifically how to disable it so it doesn't blow. Lets say you waste 2 hrs of time to ensure it doesn't blow, is that better or worse than taking the chance you trip another wire and blow the bag.
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01-10-2005, 12:53 AM
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See my linked post, for official info from MB re: airbag removal/disabling
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=112305
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