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Retrofit front protection bar - AZ88.30-P-0001A

MODEL 163.113 /154 /172 #A up to 289564, 163.113 /154 /172 #X up to 754619, 163.136 

except CODE (U49) Styling package 

except CODE (220a) Parktronic System (PTS) 

Fig 1: Identifying Brush Guard
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Fig 2: Identifying Brush Guard Mount, Washers, Nuts, Left And Right Mount
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Fig 3: Identifying Retrofit Front Protection Bar Components
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Modification note

10.8.01 Value modified from 25, Nm to 49 Nm Value modified in BA88.30-P-1001-01A for model 163 *BA88.30-P-1001-01A 
10.8.01 Value modified from 25, Nm to 49 Nm Value modified in BA88.30-P-1003-01A for model 163 up to 31.8.01 *BA88.30-P-1003-01A 
IMPORTANT   Within the EU jurisdiction it has not been permissible to sell or install rigid radiator guards and brush guards as of January 1 2002 within the scope of a voluntary program for European motor vehicle manufacturers. This does not affect replacement of radiator guards and brush guards already installed on December 31 2001 in the event of accident damage, repair and warranty.  
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove front bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install front bumper AR88.20-P-2000GH 
2 Remove front license plate mount    
3.1 Remove noise encapsulation IMPORTANT Model 163.113  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install noise encapsulation AR94.30-P-5400GH
3.2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling IMPORTANT Model 163.172  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling AR61.20-P-1105GH
  Convert     
4 Convert front bumper   AZ88.30-P-0001-01A
INSTALLING Install     
5 Install left brush guard mount (1) and right brush guard mount (2) into holes of front cross member.    
6 Slide left mount (11) and right mount (12) onto inner, bottom  stud bolts of the brush guard mount.    
7 Fasten left and right brush guard mount and left mount (11) and right mount (12) to cross member with washers (3) and nuts (4) enclosed. IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten nuts.  
8 Install front bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install front bumper AR88.20-P-2000GH 
9 Slide enclosed rubber grommets over upper assembly arm (14) on brush guard (7)    
10 Insert threaded bolt (15) through holes in upper area of bumper and through brush guard mount.    
11 Position bottom mounting points on brush guard to form a line with left mount (11) and right mount (12).    
12 Slide spacer tubes (8) from rear through cross member onto threaded bolts (15) on brush guard.    
13 Fasten brush guard (7) at cross member with enclosed washers (9) and nuts (10) IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten nuts.  
14 Fasten brush guard (7) to left mount (11) and right mount (12) with washers (3) and screws (13) enclosed IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten screws.  
15 Align brush guard (7) at bumper and tighten all screws and nuts IMPORTANT Ensure that rubber grommets make contact to the upper assembly arm (14) of the bumper and cover holes  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1001-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1002-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1003-01A 
16.1 Install noise encapsulation IMPORTANT Model 163.113  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install noise encapsulation AR94.30-P-5400GH
16.2 Install lower engine-compartment encapsulation panel IMPORTANT Model 163.172  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling AR61.20-P-1105GH
17 Fasten adapter (5) for license plate mount with enclosed screws (6)    
18 Install license plate mount    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Detachable body components, underride guard

Number Designation Model 163 up to 31.8.01
BA88.30-P-1001-01A Nut/screw, brush guard mount to crossmember Nm 49
BA88.30-P-1002-01A Nut, spacer tube on brush guard Nm 86
BA88.30-P-1003-01A Screw, mount on brush guard Nm 49
Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
B6 688 0128 Brush guard, stainless steel, black (ECE) 1
B6 688 0130 Brush guard, stainless steel, polished (ECE) 1
B6 688 0522 Brush guard, stainless steel, polished (USA ONLY , REAR COMPARTMENT AIR DISTRIBUTION BUTTON ) 1
B6 688 0523 Brush guard, stainless steel, black (USA ONLY , REAR COMPARTMENT AIR DISTRIBUTION BUTTON ) 1