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Minor Versionm

by Mid City Support

Introduction

Use this guide to remove EIS for 2014-2017 S Class (W222) with leather dash

EIS removal is required to perform EIS jumper modification when installation SKSNG222D4 SmartKey StarterĀ®

Click here for EIS modification instructions

CAUTION: YOU WILL BE REMOVING THE AIRBAG TO ACCESS THE EIS. BE SURE THAT VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG

  1. Move steering wheel and seat to desired working position
    • Move steering wheel and seat to desired working position

    • It is required in the next step to disconnect the battery, so it is important to have the seat and steering wheel in a good working position

    • Vehicle battery must be disconnected before moving to the next step

    • The airbag will be removed in the next step, so it is very important to disconnect the vehicle battery before removing the airbag

  2. Release clips on both sides of steering column (insert tool to release on each side) Pull out airbag
    • Release clips on both sides of steering column (insert tool to release on each side)

    • Pull out airbag

    • Disconnect yellow plug from airbag

    • Carefully set aside airbag

  3. Unscrew 10mm hex at center of steering wheel Remove steering wheel and carefully set aside
    • Unscrew 10mm hex at center of steering wheel

    • Remove steering wheel and carefully set aside

  4. Put a strip of tape from in place from 12:00 to 6:00 on shroud assembly to keep shroud in position before removal
    • Put a strip of tape from in place from 12:00 to 6:00 on shroud assembly to keep shroud in position before removal

    • It is important to keep this assembly in its original position until you have reassembled steering column

  5. Pull off stalk assembly and shroud Disconnect harness from assembly and carefully set stalk assembly aside Disconnect harness from assembly and carefully set stalk assembly aside
    • Pull off stalk assembly and shroud

    • Disconnect harness from assembly and carefully set stalk assembly aside

  6. Disconnect harness from EIS Remove EIS through steering wheel cavity
    • Disconnect harness from EIS

    • Remove EIS through steering wheel cavity

Finish Line

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