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

MODEL 163.113/154#A as of 289565, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.128/157/175 

except CODE (U49) Styling package 

except CODE (220a) Parktronic System (PTS) 

Fig 1: Identifying Brush Guard
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Fig 2: Identifying Brush Guards, Mounts, Washers & Nuts
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Fig 3: Identifying Brush Guard Upper & Bottom Mounting Arms & Fasteners
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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-2000GJ 
2 Remove front license plate mount    
3.1 Remove noise encapsulation IMPORTANT Model 163.113/128  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install noise encapsulation AR94.30-P-5400GH
3.2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling IMPORTANT Models 163.157/175  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling AR61.20-P-1105GH
  Convert     
4 Convert front bumper   AZ88.30-P-0001-01E
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 (3) and right mount (4) onto inner, bottom  stud bolts of the brush guard mount.    
7 Fasten left and right brush guard mount and left mount (3) and right mount (4) to cross member with washers (5) and nuts (6) enclosed. IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten nuts.  
8 Install front bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install front bumper AR88.20-P-2000GJ 
9 Slide enclosed rubber grommets over upper assembly arm (8) on brush guard (9).    
10 Fasten upper mounting arm (8) to brush guard mount with screw (10). IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten screws.  
11 Fasten bottom mounting arms (11) to left mount (3) and right mount (4) with screw (12). IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten screws.  
12 Align brush guard (9) at bumper and tighten all screws and nuts IMPORTANT Ensure that rubber grommets make contact to the upper assembly arm (8) of the bumper and cover holes  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1001-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.30-P-1003-01A 
13.1 Install noise encapsulation IMPORTANT Model 163.113/128  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install noise encapsulation AR94.30-P-5400GH
13.2 Install lower engine-compartment encapsulation panel IMPORTANT Models 163.157/175  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling AR61.20-P-1105GH
14 Fasten adapter for license plate mount with enclosed screws.    
15 Install license plate mount    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Detachable body components, underride guard

Number Designation Model 163 as of 1.9.01
BA88.30-P-1001-01A Nut/screw, brush guard mount to crossmember Nm 49
BA88.30-P-1003-01A Screw, mount on brush guard Nm 25
Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
B6 688 0526 Brush guard, stainless steel, black (ECE) 1
B6 688 0527 Brush guard, stainless steel, polished (ECE) 1
B6 688 0533 Brush guard, stainless steel, polished (USA ONLY , CANADA ONLY ) 1
B6 688 0534 Brush guard, stainless steel, black (USA ONLY , CANADA ONLY ) 1