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Driver Airbag Kit Replacement

Model: Mercedes Classe M W163 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Airbag

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If the driver airbag (check the condition of the seatbelt pretensioner as well) has deployed after a collision, specifically the one located at the centre of the steering wheel, it will be necessary to replace the airbag and the corresponding control unit since, once a collision is registered, the control unit locks.

After installing the new airbag and control unit, it may be necessary to configure it using diagnostic equipment to turn off the related warning light on the instrument panel.


Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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