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

MODEL 204.0/2/3 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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Shown on model 204.0 with single-pipe muffler system 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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Shown on model 204.0 with twin-pipe muffler system 

Shown on model 204.3 with code (B25) AMG Track Package 

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.3

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Fig 5: Identifying Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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Shown on model 204.0 

	Remove/install
1	Remove rear center section paneling (6)	MODEL 204.0/3	AR68.30-P-4600CW
		MODEL 204.2	AR68.30-P-4785CX
2	Remove nuts (7) inside of rear center section	Specific tools for model series 204, 212, 221, 240 and 245
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
3	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift
4	Disconnect rear bumper PARKTRONIC electrical connector (X3528) and guide through opening in rear center section with electric wiring harness	MODEL 204.0/2/3 with CODE 220 (Parktronic System (PTS))
5	Unclip hose (2) from clips (3)
6	Remove screws/bolts (4)	The number of bolts (4) varies according to version of muffler system.
7	Remove bolts (5)
8	Remove bolts (12)	MODEL 204.377 with CODE B25 (AMG Track Package)
9	Remove screws/bolts (13)	MODEL 204.377 with CODE B25 (AMG Track Package)
10	Remove expansion clip (10) from rear fender paneling (8) on left and right
11	Remove nut (11) from rear fender paneling (8) on left and right
12	Loosen left and right rear fender paneling (8) until bolt (9) is accessible
13	Remove left and right bolt (9)	The number of bolts (9) can vary according to vehicle variant.
14	Unclip bumper (1) at sides and rear starting at rear fender and remove bumper (1) using aid of helper
15	Make cutout for end pipe of muffler system on bumper (1)	MODEL 204.0/2 When replacing bumper (1) on vehicles with twin-pipe muffler system.
			AR88.20-P-2200-01CW
		The new part is generally equipped with a cutout for a single-pipe muffler system. Body keyhole saw
16	Install in the reverse order