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

MODEL 220 with CODE (550) Trailer hitch except CODE (772) AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron trailer hitch with removable ball neck 

MODEL 220 with CODE (550) Trailer hitch except CODE (772) AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron mechanically pivoting trailer hitch 

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

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

	Remove
1	Remove trunk lining	Rear wall paneling can remain in vehicle.
		Model 220.0/1.	AR68.30-P-4600M
		Model 220.8.	AR68.30-P-4600MP
2.1	Disconnect emergency call system (TELEAID) replacement antenna connector (X23/17)	Only on TELE AID emergency call system (D2B) (code 347) or with TELE AID (code 855).
3.1	Disconnect PTS connector, rear bumper (X35/28)	Only on Parktronic system (PTS) (code 220a).
4	Unscrew bolts (10).	On left and right.
5	Remove nuts (8).	On left and right.
6	Unscrew bolt (15)	On left and right.
7	Remove covers (7) and loosen nuts (6) 2 to 3 turns	On left and right.
8	Completely remove bumper (1) with bumper carrier (2)	Slightly pull bumper ends downward and move catch hooks (14) toward outside. Have second person help.
9	Unscrew bolts (3) and remove bumper bracket (2) from bumper (1)
	Install
10	Fit bumper bracket (2) in bumper (1) and screw in bolts (3)	Bolt, bumper to bumper reinforcement	*BA31.11-P-1004-01A
11	Install bumper (1), slide mount (1a) on left and right into guides (11)	Slightly pull bumper ends downward and hook in catch hooks (14). Have second person help.
12	Adjust bumper (1) in longitudinal direction	Slide bumper (1) onto collar bolts (5) until edge of bumper (13) is flush with edge of rear fender
13	Adjust height of bumper (1)	The height of the bumper (1) can be adjusted by turning the collar bolt (5)
14	Tighten nuts (6) and fit covers (7)	On left and right.
		Nut, bumper reinforcement to trailer hitch.	*BA31.11-P-1005-01A
15	Screw on nuts (8)	On left and right.
16	Screw in bolts (10)	On left and right.
17	Screw in bolt (15)	Ensure that catch hooks (14) are seated properly at inner edge on rear fender (12) On left and right.
18.1	Insert emergency call system (TELEAID) replacement antenna connector (X23/17)	Only on TELE AID emergency call system (D2B) (code 347) or with TELE AID (code 855).
19.1	Connect PTS connector, rear bumper (X35/28)	Only on Parktronic system (PTS) (code 220a).
20	Install trunk lining	Model 220.0/1.	AR68.30-P-4600M
		Model 220.8.	AR68.30-P-4600MP

TRAILER HITCH MECHANICAL SYSTEM