Originally Posted by
B1gfun
Delivered to me is a new to me 2005 xf limited coupe. 32000 miles on her and in impeccable shape. Not a knick scratch dent or stain anywhere on the car. So, im sitting in the drive looking at all the wonderful gadgets. Im pushing all the buttons to make sure everything is in working order. Guess what button i pushed that didnt work? (insert sarcasm now) The airbag button on the middle of the dash between to the ash tray and lighter! It didnt light up so to try and turn on or off or i push it again. nothing.....(im sure you are all laughing by now) I didnt feel a click or anything so i push a little harder....pushing it into the dash and it fell behind the surface plate!
Now after reading my manual i see its just a light and not a button. Let the poking fun commence!
Anyhow......anyone know how to remove the plate safely so i can put it back in its home?
Well it just so happens that I had that whole center stack apart this past weekend. Easy instructions are:
Remove the radio which requires a pair of Mercedes radio unlocking keys - I bought them here
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When the radio is removed it exposes two screws that are holding that trim panel in place. Remove those two screws and pull / pop that trim panel off. Once you have that panel removed you should be able to access the area below to snap that air bag light back in place.