Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement Mercedes-Benz W204 2008–2014

Need to replace the steering wheel airbag of your Mercedes-Benz? Learn how to remove and install the new steering wheel airbag of your Mercedes-Benz by following the procedures below. This guide will show you how to remove and replace steering wheel airbags on Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class models such as C250, C300, C350, etc., from 2008 to 2014.

What you will need

Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel Airbag
Allen T-25 Torx
Flat-head screwdriver

Procedure

Put the car in park, open the hood, and disconnect the battery.
Wait for at least fifteen minutes.
On the back of the steering wheel, there are two bolts. Loosen the bolts using an Allen Torx key. Keep a safe distance of at least two feet from the front of the airbag while removing the bolts. On other C-classes, you can release some tabs by pushing with a screwdriver instead of bolts.
Move the airbag away from the steering wheel to expose the electrical connectors. Handle the airbag with care.
Disconnect the yellow and brown electrical connectors, which link the airbag unit to the steering wheel.
Completely remove the airbag assembly and carefully set the airbag in a safe place.
Prepare the new airbag assembly.
Re-assemble in reverse order.

Note: When removing the airbag assembly, move your body/head away, for it may deploy accidentally and cause injuries.

Troubleshooting with YOUCANIC Full System Scanner

The YOUCANIC Full System Scanner can help you troubleshoot Airbag problems in your Mercedes-Benz. It can also clear fault codes when the Airbag warning light turns on when you replace your airbag. It can also perform Bi-directional tests, perform maintenance and repair resets, and many more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to replace airbags after an accident?

Yes. You cannot repair deployed vehicle airbags after an accident. Relying on it after an accident that causes it to deploy is recommended.

How much does it cost to replace airbags?

Airbag replacement can cost much more than just the airbag itself. On average, expect around $1,000 to $1,500 per airbag that needs to be replaced.

Can I drive without airbags?

While a vehicle can still run without an airbag module, it is strongly recommended that drivers not operate it without it installed—unless an emergency arises. There are several reasons for this, the biggest being to preserve one’s safety while driving.

Applications

W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR Coupe
W204 C180 KOMPRESSOR Estate
W204 C200 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C200 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C200 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C200 CDI
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C200 CDI Coupe
W204 C200 CDI Estate
W204 C200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C200 KOMPRESSOR
W204 C200 KOMPRESSOR Coupe
W204 C200 KOMPRESSOR Estate
W204 C220 CDI
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Facelift
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Facelift Coupe
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Facelift Estate
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C220 CDI Coupe
W204 C220 CDI Estate
W204 C230
W204 C230 Coupe
W204 C230 Estate
W204 C250
W204 C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition Coupe
W204 C250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition Estate
W204 C250 CDI Sport Facelift
W204 C250 CDI Sport Facelift Coupe
W204 C250 CDI Sport Facelift Estate
W204 C250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C250 Coupe
W204 C250 Estate
W204 C250 Sport
W204 C250 Sport Estate
W204 C250 Sport Facelift Estate
W204 C280
W204 C280 4MATIC
W204 C280 4MATIC Coupe
W204 C280 4MATIC Estate
W204 C280 Coupe
W204 C280 Estate
W204 C300
W204 C300 4MATIC
W204 C300 4MATIC Coupe
W204 C300 4MATIC Estate
W204 C300 4MATIC Facelift
W204 C300 4MATIC Facelift Coupe
W204 C300 4MATIC Facelift Estate
W204 C300 Coupe
W204 C300 Estate
W204 C320 CDI
W204 C320 CDI 4MATIC
W204 C320 CDI 4MATIC Coupe
W204 C320 CDI 4MATIC Estate
W204 C320 CDI Coupe
W204 C320 CDI Estate
W204 C350
W204 C350 4MATIC
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C350 4MATIC Coupe
W204 C350 4MATIC Estate
W204 C350 4MATIC Facelift
W204 C350 4MATIC Facelift Coupe
W204 C350 4MATIC Facelift Estate
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C350 BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C350 CDI
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC Coupe
W204 C350 CDI 4MATIC Estate
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Coupe
W204 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Facelift Estate
W204 C350 CDI Coupe
W204 C350 CDI Estate
W204 C350 Coupe
W204 C350 Estate
W204 C350 Facelift
W204 C350 Facelift Coupe
W204 C350 Facelift Estate
W204 C63 AMG
W204 C63 AMG Coupe
W204 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Facelift
W204 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Facelift Coupe
W204 C63 AMG Edition 507 Facelift
W204 C63 AMG Edition 507 Facelift Coupe
W204 C63 AMG Edition 507 Facelift Estate
W204 C63 AMG Estate
W204 C63 AMG Facelift
W204 C63 AMG Facelift Coupe
W204 C63 AMG Facelift Estate

We hope you find the Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement Mercedes-Benz W204 2008–2014 guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.

Author

Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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