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

MODEL 171.4 with CODE (220) Parktronic system (PTS) 

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

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

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

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	Remove/install
1	Remove paneling from rear end center assembly		AR68.30-P-4785V
2	Unscrew bolts (2) on left and right side of vehicle	Installation:  Adjust transition between left and right rear fender and rear bumper (1) and tighten bolts (2)
3	Remove expanding clips (3)
4	Open service flap (4) and unscrew bolts (5)
5	Unscrew nuts (6)	Installation:  Adjust gap between trunk lid and rear bumper (1) and tighten nuts (6).
		Gap between trunk lid and bumper	*BE60.00-P-1003-01L
6	Unplug electrical connector (7)
7	Remove tie strap (8)	Installation:  Replace tie straps (8).
8	Remove grommet (10) from body and guide PTS wiring harness (9) toward outside through body opening	Aid of helper required for holding rear bumper (1).
9	Remove rear bumper (1) from vehicle with aid of helper	Installation:  Ensure that rear bumper (1) is seated correctly in retaining rails (11)
10	Install in the reverse order