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Remove/install front bumper - AR88.20-P-2000QBS (Black Series)

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Bumper (Black Series)
G00534139Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Turn key in ignition lock to position "0"    
2 Raise vehicle with vehicle lift AR00.60-P-1000P
3 Loosen front fender liner on front fender in area of bumper (1)   AR88.10-P-1300P 
4 Remove bolts (1a) on left and right    
5 Pry out left and right air grille (2) with assembly wedge SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
6 Pull outside temperature indicator temperature sensor (B14) out of right air grille (2)    
7 Remove bolt (1b) on left and right    
8.1 Pry out left and right cover (3) with assembly wedge Vehicles without code 494 USA version  
8.2 Pry out left, right side marker lamp (E6/1, E6/2) with assembly wedge, release and disconnect electrical connectors Vehicles with code 494 USA version
9 Remove bolts (1c) on left and right    
10 Remove bolts (4a) from radiator grille (4)  
11 Remove bolts (1d)    
12 Slightly pull left and right front fender toward outside in area of headlamps (arrow) and remove bumper (1) NOTES Remove bumper (1) with aid of helper to prevent damage and lay down on padded base!  
13 Remove reusable components from bumper (1) When replacing bumper (1) AR88.20-P-2050QA 
14 Install in the reverse order    
15 Check gap on bumper (1) with feeler gauge; adjust if necessary   AR60.00-P-0700-01Q
    Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1001-01G 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
16 Check left and right front side-marker lamp (E6/1, E6/2) for proper function Vehicles with code 494 USA version  
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 209.3 Model 209.4
BE60.00-P-1001-01G Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3.5 (± 0.5) 3 (± 1)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (± 0.5) 4 (± 0.5)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 4 (± 0.5) 5 (± 0.5)
See picture in:   AR60.00-P-0700-01Q AR60.00-P-0700-01QA
Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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