Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 42

SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (REAR DOOR) 

Removal & Installation 

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See 

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .  

2. Remove appropriate side impact sensor cover. Disconnect side impact sensor electrical connector. See 

Fig. 7 . Remove side impact sensor screws. Remove side impact sensor.  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. Read diagnostic codes and erase memory. 

See DIAGNOSTICS .  

Fig. 7: Identifying Side Impact Sensor 

 

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WIRE REPAIR 

DO NOT repair wiring harness. Replace complete SRS wiring harness, if any part is damaged. 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

DIAGNOSTICS 

Air bag system diagnostic information is not available. All air bag system diagnosis must be carried out using 
manufacturers proprietary STAR diagnostic tool. 

WIRING DIAGRAMS 

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Front ETR

Belt end fitting

26 (35)

Belt height adjuster bolt

18 (25)

Bolts

22 (30)

Rear ETR

Belt height adjuster bolt

22 (30)

Bolts

22 (30)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Control module bolts

(1)

Driver-side air bag module bolts

71 (8)

Head impact air bag module bolts

71 (8)

Passenger-side air bag module nuts

71 (8)

Side impact sensor screws

(1)

(1)

Information is not available.

 

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Fig. 8: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (ML350, ML500-1 Of 2)

 

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