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Loosen front bumper and fasten - AR88.20-P-2000-01CW

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MODEL 204.0 /2 /3, 207, 212 

CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number  Designation        Model 204.0  Model 204.2 
BE60.00-P-1001-01U Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "C" mm 6 (±1) 6 (±1)
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4 (±1.5) 4 (±1.5)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "E" mm 4.5 (±1) 4.5 (±1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "F" mm 3 (±1) 3 (±1)
      -   - -
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number  Designation        Model 204.3 
BE60.00-P-1001-01W Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 6 (+1/-2)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (+2/-1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "E" mm 2.5 (±1.5)
      -   -
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number  Designation        Model 207.3  Model 207.4 
BE60.00-P-1001-01W Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "C" mm 6 (+1/-2) 6 (+1/-2)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (+2/-1) 4.5 (+2/-1)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "E" mm 2.5 (±1.5) 2.5 (±1.5)
      -   - -
CHECK VALUES FOR GAPS

Number  Designation        Model 212.0/1  Model 212.2 
BE60.00-P-1001-01U Gap dimension Engine hood to fender Dimension "A" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to headlamp Dimension "B" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
    Engine hood to radiator grille Dimension "C" mm - -
    Engine hood to bumper Dimension "D" mm 4.5 (±1.5) 4.5 ±1.5)
    Engine hood to A-pillar Dimension "E" mm 4.5 (±1.5) 4.5 (±1.5)
    Bumper to headlamp Dimension "F" mm 3.5 (±1.5) 3.5 (±1.5)
      -   - -
Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
G07528101Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.0 

Shown on model 212 

Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Components
G07525286Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling And Left/Right Front Lamp Unit
G07525287Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANT The work procedure is shown on the right side of the vehicle as example.

  1. Remove quick-release coupling (16).

    IMPORTANT Only model 207, 212.

  2. Pivot air ducting (5) to side and unscrew bolt (6).

    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check gaps on bumper (9) with SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge, adjust if necessary.

  3. Loosen fender liner (7) in area of bumper (9) and lift out with SPECIAL TOOL assembly wedge.
  4. Unscrew bolts (10).
  5. Remove screw/bolt (11) of bracket (12).

    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check gaps on bumper (9) with SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge, adjust if necessary.

  6. Pivot bracket (12) toward outside and press bumper (9) toward front.

    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that guide pin (15) on bumper (9) is seated correctly in front fender (8).

  7. Pull bumper (9) toward front.

    NOTES Carefully pull bumper (9) toward front to prevent damaging the bumper (9). Do not scratch or damage right front lamp unit (E2) or left front lamp unit (E1).

    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that guides (13) on bumper (9) are seated correctly in bracket (14).

  8. Fasten in reverse order.