Removing and installing front bumper - AR88.20-P-2000K

MODEL 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

	Removal
1	Remove paneling (2)
2	Disconnect fog lamp connector (3)
3	Unscrew screw (4)
4	Disconnect outside temperature sensor (5)
5	Remove spreading rivet (6) from wheelhouse panel
6	Open rotary clip (7) on side of fender flange
7	Unscrew screws (8)
8	Remove cover (9) on telescoping nozzle (10)	With SAA 500.305/01 Headlamp cleaning system Have second mechanic press headlamp cleaning system switch momentarily until telescoping nozzle (10) extends. Pull telescoping nozzle (10), release headlamp cleaning system switch, remove cover (9) and release telescoping nozzle (10).
9	Unscrew screw (11)
10.1	Transfer AMG bumper	See installation instructions for accessories ↓
		Retrofit AMG paneling parts, model 208.3 coupe	AZ88.00-P-0001B
		Retrofit AMG paneling parts, model 208.4 convertible	AZ88.00-P-0001D
11	Unscrew nuts (12) and remove bumper (1)
	Installation
12	Position bumper (1) on body and slide guide (13) onto holder (14) while inserting centering pin (15) into holder (16)
13	Press bumper (1) up in area of wheelhouse and fasten with rotary clip (7)
14	Start nuts (12) loosely on studs
15	Align bumper (1) with tip of fender (18) in area of headlamp	Press against bumper (1) in area of bumper guard and not on cover Bumper (1) should not extend more than 1 mm beyond tip of fender (18)
16	Tighten screw (4)		*BA88.20-P-1004-01A
17	Start screws (8) loosely
18	Push intermediate layer (17) outward to stop	This closes the gap between the bumper (1) and cross member. Move intermediate layer (17) with only slight force to prevent bumper (1) from being pressed forward
19	Align bumper (1) to correct height and tighten nuts (12)		*BE88.20-P-1003-01A
			*BA88.20-P-1001-01A
			Figure
20	Tighten screws (8)		*BA88.20-P-1003-01A
21	Screw in screw (11)	The flange on the telescoping nozzle (10) should make contact with the reinforcement frame for the bumper (1)
22	Install cover (9) on telescoping nozzle (10)
23	Plug in connector for fog lamp (3)
24	Install outside temperature sensor (5)
25	Install spreading rivet (6) in rear wheelhouse panel
26	Install lining (2)

GAP DIMENSIONS FOR BUMPER

Number	Designation			Models 208.3/4
BE88.20-P-1003-01A	Dimension	Front bumper, gap dimension "C" (Headlamp lens to cover)	mm	6
		See figure		AR88.20-P-2000K

BUMPER

Number	Designation		Models 208.3/4
BA88.20-P-1001-01A	Nut for front bumper on cross member	Nm	20
BA88.20-P-1003-01A	Bolt for front bumper on headlamp housing	Nm	2
BA88.20-P-1004-01A	Bolt for front bumper on inside of fender	Nm	3

Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)