Removal and installation of telephone antenna in bumper - ra82001408950x(8950)

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Model 140 (USA only)

Preliminary work:

Rear bumper removed (88-220).

Fig 1: Identifying Telephone Antenna In Bumper Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lead (1) in bumper	expose, fasten.
Pop rivets (4)	drill out of holder. NOTE: Position strip of sheet metal between holder and bumper to avoid damaging bumper. Coupe Each of the antenna elements is fastened with one pop rivet.
Antenna elements (A2/34a1, A2/34a2)	remove, install.
Antenna elements	fasten to holder with pop rivets (4)