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: In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, please read and comply with the following notes:

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
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 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT PARTIALLY .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .