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Remove/install front bumper - AR88.20-P-2000SX

MODEL 216 up to model year 2011 

MODEL 221 

Shown on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Components (Model 221)
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Model 216 only 

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Grille And Bolts (Model 216)
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Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Clip And Cover (Model 216)
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Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper And Screw (Model 221)
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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 Lift vehicle on lifting platform.    
2 Remove fender liner front section from left fender and right fender    
3.1 Unclip air inlet grate (6) Model 221 only  
4 Unscrew nuts (7) at bottom of front bumper (1)    
5 Unclip outside temperature indicator temperature sensor (B14)    
6.1 Disconnect PTS, front bumper connector (X26/27) On model 221 with code (220) Parktronic system (PTS), model 216  
6.2 Disconnect radar sensors/FFS connector, front bumper (X172/1) with code (229) Park assistant  
7 Disconnect electrical connector (5) from left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2)    
8 Unscrew bolt (2) on left and right clamping strip (3) and pivot left and right clamping strip (3) toward inside and remove    
9.1 Unscrew bolts (9) and unclip radiator paneling (10) (arrows) Model 216 only  
10.1 Remove expansion clips (11) and unclip cover (12) (arrows) Model 216 only  
11 Unscrew bolt (8)    
12.1 Lift left and right front fender in area of lamp unit with assembly wedge until retaining clip on front bumper (1) is exposed Model 216 only  
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
13 Remove front bumper (1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check gaps on front bumper (1), adjust if necessary.  
Model 216
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
AR60.00-P-0700-01SC
  *BE60.00-P-1001-01T
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
Model 221
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids
AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
Model 221 *BE60.00-P-1001-01R
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
14 Install in the reverse order    
15 Check adjustment for left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2), correct if necessary    
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 216 up to model year 2011 Model 216 as of model year 2011
BE60.00-P-1001-01T Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.0 (±0.5) 4.0 (±0.5)
Radiator grille/bumper Dimension "C" mm 5.0 (±1.0) 2.0 (±1.0)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "P" mm 5.0 (±1.0) 5.0 (±1.0)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "Q" mm 3.5 (±0.5) 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SC AR60.00-P-0700-01SC
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 221
BE60.00-P-1001-01R Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Radiator grille/bumper Dimension "C" mm 5 (±1)
Engine hood to bumper Dimension "P" mm 5 (±1.5)
Bumper to headlamp Dimension "Q" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
Bumper to fender Dimension "R" mm 3.5 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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