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

MODEL 164

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components

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Shown on model 164.1

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 164.1

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Shown on model 164.1

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 164.1

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MODIFICATION NOTES

12.5.10

Disconnect blind spot assist connector

Step 8

	Remove/install
1	Completely remove outer spare tire holder	Only on vehicles with code (849) Spare tire holder/spare tire.	AR88.30-P-1008GZ
2	Detach inner fender (1) in area of rear bumper (7)	Do not remove tires.
3	Remove bolt (2) on both sides
4	Open liftgate
5	Open side paneling (3) in load compartment and remove
6	Remove bolts (4)
7	Unscrew long nut (5) on left and right in rear crossmember.	The long nut (5) on left and right can be reached from the service opening on left or right.
8	Disconnect rear bumper PTS connector (X35/28) and/or blind spot assist connector	Vehicles with code (220) Parktronic system (PTS). Vehicles with code (234) Blind spot assist.
9	Unscrew bolt (6) from lower bumper (7)
10	Remove rear bumper (7) toward rear	Use aid of helper. If required, adjust gap.
			BE60.00-P-1002-01P BE60.00-P-1005-01P *BE60.00-P-1006-01P
		Feeler gauge	Figure
11	Install in the reverse order

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation				Model 164.1	Model 164.8
BE60.00-P-1002-01P	Gap dimension	Rear bumper to fender	Dim. "C1"	mm	-	0.0 (±0.5)
		Front door to rear door	Dim. "D"	mm	5 (±0.5)	5.0 (±1.0)
		Rear-end door to D-pillar	Dim. "D1"	mm	5 (±1)	5.0 (±1.0)
		Front door to rear door in area of B-pillar	Dim. "E"	mm	5 (±0.5)	5.0 (±1.0)
		Door sill molding to rear door	Dim. "F"	mm	6 (±1)	6.0 (±1.0)
			See picture
					AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ	AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
BE60.00-P-1005-01P	Gap dimension	Front bumper to fender	Dim. "Q"	mm	-	0.0 (±1.0)
		Taillamp to rear-end door	Dim. "R"	mm	5 (±0.5)	5.0 (±1.0)
		Bumper to taillamp	Dim. "S"	mm	3 (±0.5)	3.0 (±1.0)
		Top of taillamp to D-pillar	Dim. "T"	mm	3 (±0.5)	3.0 (±1.0)
		Bottom of taillamp to D-pillar	Dim. "T1"	mm	5 (±0.5)	3.0 (±1.0)
			See picture
					AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ	AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ
BE60.00-P-1006-01P	Gap dimension	Rear-end door to D-pillar	Dim. "D1"	mm	-	5.0 (±1.0)
		for glass	Dim. "U"	mm	5 (±1)	5.0 (±1.0)
		Rear door to bumper	Dim. "V"	mm	8 (±1.5)	8.0 (±1.5)
		Antenna cover
		on roof	Dim. "W"	mm	5 (±2)	6.0 (±2.5)
		on rear-end door	Dim. "W"	mm	8 (±0.5)	6.0 (±1.0)
			See picture
					AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ	AR60.00-P-0700-01GZ

Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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