How to Remove and Replace a Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel and Airbag.

This video will show you how to remove most Mercedes-Benz cars’ steering wheels and airbags.

In this video, you need to remove the steering wheel or the clock spring, but you can see that they are easy to replace once the steering wheel is removed.

Tools Required:

Flathead screwdriver.
Torx set.
Hex 10 mm wrench.
Breaker bar.

Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the steering wheel and airbag on Mercedes-Benz.

Warning: The driver airbag is a pyrotechnic safety device. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery terminal before touching any SRS connector. Wait the time specified in Mercedes WIS for your model. Do not switch on the ignition while the airbag is disconnected. Store the removed airbag with the deployment side facing up.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal. The battery on most Mercedes-Benz models is located in the trunk. It may also be located under the rear seat or in the engine compartment.
Make sure you note the position of the steering wheel. You need to install the steering wheel in the same orientation.
Use the T-27 screwdriver to remove the airbag bolts. There are two on each side of the steering wheel. You access the two bolts from behind the airbag. The retaining screws are captive and remain in the steering wheel. Loosen them fully.
Carefully pull the airbag module away from the steering wheel.
Release the connector locks and disconnect the airbag electrical connectors.
Place the airbag in a safe, clean area.
Use a 10 mm hex bit socket and breaker bar to remove the center steering wheel bolt.
Pull the steering wheel straight off the steering shaft while feeding the wiring through the opening.

After reassembly, please reconnect the battery and start the vehicle. Confirm that the SRS light turns off, the horn and steering wheel controls work, the turn signals cancel correctly, and the steering wheel remains centered. Turn the wheel fully in both directions and verify that no SRS or ESP warning appears

Download: How to remove and install the steering wheel on a W211 Mercedes-Benz

Airbag Light On After Replacing the Steering Wheel or Airbag.

If the SRS light stays on after the repair, first confirm that every airbag connector is fully locked. Then scan the SRS control module and clear the stored faults with the YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro. It provides full AI Diagnosis, built-in TPMS sensor programming, a rear VIN scanning camera, coverage for 140+ makes, 3,500+ active tests, 1,000+ special functions, no subscription, and no AutoAuth required.