Removing and installing rear bumper - AR88.20-P-2200M

MODEL 220 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Model 220 (1 Of 2)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Model 220 (2 Of 2)

	Removing
1	Remove luggage compartment trim panels	Rear wall trim panel can remain in vehicle.	AR68.30-P-4600M
2	Separate plug connection of parktronic system (X35/28)
3	Take out screws (12)
4	Unscrew nuts (14)
5	Unscrew screws (11)
6	Remove cover (4) and unscrew nuts (5)	Ensure that the inner nuts do not drop into the cavity in the rear center assembly when they are taken off.
N	Take off bumper (1) complete with bumper carrier (2)	Pull the side ends at the bumper down slightly for this step and run out the hooks (13) to the outside. Have a second person assist you.
8	Unscrew bolts (6) and take bumper carrier (2) off the bumper (1)
	Installing
9	Insert bumper carrier (2) into bumper (1) and screw in bolts (6)	Fit on existing M-AMG bumper.
		Retrofit M-AMG trim parts	AZ88.00-P-0001F
10	Fit aligning wedges (3) onto stud bolts at bumper carrier (2)
11	Install bumper (1) complete with bumper carrier (2) and aligning wedges (3)	When inserting, ensure that the bracket (7) on the left and right are pushed into the guides (8).
12	Screw on nuts (5)	Ensure that the inner nuts do not drop into the cavity in the rear center assembly when inserting. Tighten the nuts (5) only sufficiently to still be able to alter the position of the aligning wedges (3).
13	Alter position of bumper (1) in longitudinal direction	Alter position of aligning wedges (3) with aligning pin (3a) until the edge at the bumper (10) is aligned with the edge at the rear fender (9).
14	Tighten nuts (5) and install covers (4)		*BA88.20-P-1002-01A
15	Screw in bolts (11)
16	Screw on nuts (14)
17	Screw in bolts (12)	Ensure the hooks (13) are correctly located at the inner edge at the rear fender.
18	Fit together plug connection of parktronic system (X35/28)
19	Install luggage compartment trim panels		AR68.30-P-4600M

BUMPER

Number	Designation		Model 220
BA88.20-P-1002-01A	Nut of rear bumper to rear center assembly	Nm	50