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Remove/install rear bumper - AR88.20-P-2200GI

MODEL 163.113 #A up to 289564,  

163.113 #X up to 754619, 

163.154 #A up to 289564, 

163.154 #X up to 716524, 

163.136 /172 with CODE (849) Spare wheel carrier/spare wheel 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper & Fasteners
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install    
1.1 Disconnect antenna connector of E-call emergency call system IMPORTANT Only with emergency call system E-Call, code 349.
Connector is located behind side flap of right
C-pillar paneling at jack mounting point.
 
2 Unscrew nuts (A) IMPORTANT On vehicle underbody behind cross member  
3 Unscrew nut (B) IMPORTANT On vehicle underbody behind cross member  
4 Unscrew bolts from spare wheel carrier console IMPORTANT Do not damage bolt thread
IMPORTANT Bolts fastened with nuts (A) can be driven out from the rear of the cross member.
 
5 Remove spare wheel carrier consoles (D)    
6 Remove 3 panels from bumper IMPORTANT Do not damage paint. Do not break off clips.
SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge
Figure
7 Unscrew bolts (C) from bumper TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.20-P-1007-01B 
8 Unscrew nuts (E) from bumper TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.20-P-1006-01B 
9.1 Remove nut from rear mud guard IMPORTANT Only if present
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA88.30-P-1004-01A 
10 Remove bumper IMPORTANT Do not damage paintwork on vehicle and bumper.
IMPORTANT Completely turn spare wheel carrier to rear (maximum clearance for bumper). Pull bumper to rear and then lift out upward between spare wheel carrier and vehicle.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Align bumper at tailgate and at taillamps
 
11.1 Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call system antenna from body at right IMPORTANT Only with emergency call system E-Call, code 349.  
12 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bumper

Number Designation Model 163
BA88.20-P-1006-01B Nuts for rear bumper on cross member Nm 8
BA88.20-P-1007-01B Screws for rear bumper on cross member, rear Nm 8
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Detachable body components, underride guard

Number Designation Model 163 up to 31.8.01
BA88.30-P-1004-01A Nut for retaining strap on mud guard on vehicle underbody Nm 6
Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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