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

MODEL 210.0 /2 as of 1.6.99 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVING Removal    
1 Open engine hood    
2 Open flap in engine compartment paneling at bottom    
3 Disconnect fog lamp (2) connector    
4 Disconnect outside temperature sensor (3) connector    
5 Disconnect front bumper Parktronic system (PTS) connector (X26/27) IMPORTANT For this purpose carefully lift lugs (arrows) and simultaneously disconnect connector  
6 Unscrew left and right screws (4)    
7 Unscrew left and right screws (5)    
8 Unscrew left and right screws (6)    
9 Unscrew nuts (7)    
10 Slide lock (8) toward front on both sides (arrow)    
11 Remove bumper (1) with aid of second mechanic IMPORTANT For this purpose pull bumper downward to side until bolt (9) releases bumper  
INSTALLING Installation     
IMPORTANT Ensure that the lock (8) on the bumper (1) is pushed forward on both sides    
12.1 Transfer M AMG bumper IMPORTANT See installation instructions for accessories ↓  
    Retrofitting M AMG paneling sections AZ88.00-P-0001G 
13 Position bumper (1) in relation to body with aid of second mechanic and insert bolt (9) into side of bumper    
14 Push bumper (1) upwards in area of fender and pull back lock (8) IMPORTANT Ensure that the bolt (9) reaches correctly into the lock  
15 Position screws (4) and (5)    
16 Position screws (6)    
17 Start nuts (7) on stud    
18 Slide intermediate layer (10) toward outside to stop IMPORTANT This closes the gap between the bumper (1) and the cross member. Reposition intermediate layer (10) with slight force to keep the bumper (1) from being pressed forward  
19 Align bumper to correct height and tighten nuts (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.20-P-1001-01A 
20 Tighten screws (6)    
21 Turn adjustment nut (11) on left and right until the bumper (1) is flush with the fender at the side    
22 Tighten left and right screws (5)    
23 Tighten left and right screws (4)    
24 Connect front bumper Parktronic system (PTS) connector (X26/27)    
25 Connect outdoor temperature sensor (3) connector    
26 Connect fog lamp connector (2)    
27 Close flap in engine compartment paneling at bottom    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bumper

Number Designation Model 210
BA88.20-P-1001-01A Nut for front bumper on cross member Nm 20