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

MODEL 463.202 /222 /236 /237 /243 /244 /245 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /303 /306 /309 /322 /323 /332 /333 /336 /340 /341 /346 

Illustrated on model 463.309 

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Cover With Draft Stop & Draft Stop Mounting Bracket

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Illustrated on model 463.248 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Components (1 Of 3)

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Illustrated on model 463.248 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Components (3 Of 3)

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Shown on model 463.236 

Shown on model 463.248, right side 

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Bumper Components - Model 463.248

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	Remove/install
1	Activate service mode in Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand (emergency call system) (TELE AID)	Only on model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system, model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system		AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
2	Remove luggage compartment cover with draft stop (A)	Only on model 463.202/250/254/306/309 Three draw buttons per side.
3	Remove draft stop mounting bracket (B) from quarter panel	Only on model 463.202/250/254/306/309 Remove only at left-hand side.
4	Remove stowage box	Only on model 463.222/244/247/322/332/336// 340 with code (V53) Stowage box and luggage compartment cover	AR68.72-P-0010GK
5	Remove CD changer cover (1)	Only on model 463.243/244/245/247/249/ 250/254/309/322/323/332/333 with code (EP5) CD changer, Model 463.303/340/341 up to 31.8.08 with code (EP5) CD changer Model 463.248 except code (979) Special protection version
6	Unscrew tie-down eye (2)
7	Remove floor covering (3) from cover panel (4)	The floor covering (3) is glued to the cover panel (4). When removing, slightly lift side wall lining in rear area.
		Installation:  Align floor covering (3) before gluing in.	*BR00.45-Z-1002-02A
8	Remove cover panel (4)	Remove two bolts
9	Remove CD changer (A2/6)	Only on model 463.243/244/245/247/249/ 250/254/309/322/323/332/333 with code (EP5) CD changer, Model 463.303/340/341 up to 31.8.08 with code (EP5) CD changer Model 463.248 except code (979) Special protection version	AR82.64-P-7508GR
10.1	Disconnect connector for electrical lines (5) from bumper in interior compartment	On vehicles without ultrasonic backup assist
10.2	Disconnect connector (X26/26) on backup assist control unit (N62)	On vehicles with code (J44) Ultrasonic backup assist
11	Disconnect bolted connection (6) from antenna cable
12	Pull electrical line and antenna cable toward outside through body	Installation:  Replace damaged brittle rubber grommets (7). Moisten rubber grommets (7) with lubricant.	*BR00.45-Z-1032-06A
13	Remove water shield (8)	On both sides	AR61.30-P-0010A
14	Unscrew bumper corners (9) from fender extensions	Remove screw (10) on both sides
15	Unscrew bumper corners (9) from strut (11)	On both sides
16	Disconnect connector (12) from backup lamp (E7)
17	Disconnect connector from rear fog lamp (E3/1)
18	Remove left (E19/1) and right (E19/2) license plate lamps	Remove electric cables from bumper.
19	Remove bolts (13) from bumper bracket	Use aid of helper. Four screws each on left and right. On model 463.237 the inner bumper brackets are installed on the rear underride guard.
20	Remove bumper
21	Install in the reverse order
22	Deactivate service mode in Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand	Only on model 463.243/244/245/250/309/322/323/332/333 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system, model 463.247/248/254/270 up to 1.4.07 with code (ET2) Tele-Aid car telephone emergency call system	AR82.95-P-0005-03GR
	Notes regarding the Tele-Aid emergency call system		AH82.95-P-0001-01GA
23	Read out fault memory and erase	Stored faults which may be caused by removed cables or by a simulation, must be processed and erased in the fault memories after completing the work.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
24	Check backup assist sensors, rear fog lamp (E3/1), backup lamp (E7), left license plate lamp (E19/1) and right license plate lamp (E19/2) for proper function