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

MODEL 221.1 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

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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Shown on right side of vehicle. 

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Components (Right Side)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove trunk floor paneling as well as left and right side paneling in trunk.   AR68.30-P-4600SXS
2.1 Disconnect PTS, rear bumper connector (X35/28) On vehicles without code (229) Park Assist  
2.2 Disconnect radar sensors/FFS connector, rear bumper (X172/2) On vehicles with code (229) Park Assist  
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge AH54.00-P-0001-01A
3.1 Loosen bolt (3) and nuts (4), remove bracket (2) and lay down to side. On vehicles with code (218) Backup camera or
Code (390 to 396) Linguatronic or
Code (529) HIGH Class Japan or
Code (813) Voice control system (VCS)
 
4 Unscrew bolts (5), loosen nut (7), remove bracket (6) and lay down to side.    
5 Unscrew bolts (10) on both sides of vehicle.    
6 Unscrew left and right nut (9) inside of rear center section.    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between lifting platform columns and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
7 Raise vehicle with lifting platform
8 Unscrew bolts (13) at bottom of rear bumper (1).    
9 Loosen left and right rear fender paneling (15) until bolt (14) is accessible. SPECIAL TOOL Figure
10 Remove bolts (14)    
11 Remove expansion clip (16) from left and right rear fender paneling (15).    
12 Remove rear bumper (1) with aid of helper IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that rear bumper (1) is seated correctly in left and right guides (17).
Install hose (18) in bracket on rear bumper (1) on right side of vehicle.
Check gaps on rear bumper (1), adjust if necessary
 
Gap dimensions on hoods, doors and lids AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
  *BE60.00-P-1003-01R
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
13 Guide electrical wiring harness (8) through opening into rear center section. IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that grommet is seated correctly in rear center section.  
14.1 Disassemble rear bumper (1) When replacing rear bumper (1). AR88.20-P-2100SX 
15 Install in the reverse order    
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number Designation Model 221
BE60.00-P-1003-01R Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "J" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "K" mm 4 (±0.5)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "L" mm 5.5 (±1.5)
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "M" mm 2.5 (±0.5)
Trunk lid cover to taillamp Dimension "N" mm 4 (±0.5)
See picture AR60.00-P-0700-01SX
Fig 5: Identifying Assembly Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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