Replacing the rear bumper cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT WATER CHANNELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE TOW FITTING .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT ATTACHMENT PART .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE LEFT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE RIGHT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .

Removing the rear left and right rear reflectors

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Removing rear reflector

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Unlock the clamps (1) and remove the rear reflector at rear from the trim.

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Installing the rear reflectors on the rear left and right
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Installing rear reflector

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Check the clamps (1) on rear reflector (2) for damage. Replace the rear reflector (2) if necessary.

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Position the rear reflectors (1) in the bumper cover (2) and clip them in.

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Replace the rear bumper cover.
Parts: Rear bumper cover

If installed: Partially removing the ultrasonic sensors (additional work with Park Distance Control (PDC))

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Unlock the detents (1) and release the ultrasonic sensor (2) from the bumper cover.
The ultrasonic sensor (2) remains connected to the vehicle wiring harness.
Perform the steps on all other ultrasonic sensors.
Release the wiring harness with the holders from the bumper cover.
Remove the wiring harness with the connected ultrasonic sensors.

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If installed: Partially installing the ultrasonic sensors (additional work with Park Distance Control (PDC))

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Check decoupling ring (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace it.

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Position the wiring harness with the connected ultrasonic sensors.
Clip the wiring harness into the bumper cover with all the holders.
Guide in ultrasonic sensor (2) and clip it into detents (1).
Perform the steps on all other ultrasonic sensors.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE RIGHT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE LEFT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT ATTACHMENT PART .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR THE TOW FITTING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM IN THE WATER CHANNEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .