Remove/install front bumper - AR88.20-P-2000NKB

MODEL 117, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on model 246 

Fig 1: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246 (2 Of 2)

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Shown on model 246 with CODE 614 (Bi-Xenon headlamp unit) 

Fig 3: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246 With Code 614

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Shown on model 117 

Fig 4: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 117 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 117 (2 Of 2)

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Shown on model 176 up to model year 2016 

Fig 6: Front Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 176 Up To Model Year 2016

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	Risk of injury  due to fan starting unexpectedly	Do not reach into the rotation or hazard area of the fan. Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.	AS20.40-Z-0001-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	General information on the impact absorber		AH88.20-P-1000-01A
	Remove/install
1	Disconnect battery ground line	Model 117, 176 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
			AR54.10-P-0003NKB
	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 the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
2	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-1000AK
3	Unscrew two outer bolts (2) on right and left from paneling (3)
4	Unscrew all other bolts (2) from paneling (3)	Model 176 with code 772 (AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron)
5	Remove expansion rivet (4) from paneling (3)
6	Remove expansion rivet (4) from left and right fender liner (5)
7	Slightly lift left and right fender liner (5) from front bumper (1) and unscrew bolts (6)
8	Turn electrical connector (7) on front bumper (1) 45°, unhook and disconnect
9	Pull outside temperature sensor (12) out of front bumper (1)	The electrical connector for the temperature sensor (12) must not be disconnected.
10	Disconnect electrical connectors (8, 10) from left daytime running lights (11) and right daytime running lights (9)	Model 117, 246 with code 257 (round LED daytime running lamps) Model 176 up to model year 2016 with code 257 (round LED daytime running lamps) Model 242, 246 with code 240 (LED-Daytime running lights )
11	Disconnect electrical connectors from front fog lamps	Model 117, 246 with code U37 (Front fog lamps) Model 176 up to model year 2016 with code U37 (Front fog lamps)
12	Remove front bumper (1) until electrical connectors on right front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (19) and left front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (20) are accessible	Model 117, 176 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
13	Disconnect connector from left front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (19) and right front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (20)	Model 117, 176 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
14	Loosen left lip and right lip until outer bolts (13) are accessible	Model 176 as of model year 2016
15	Remove screws (13)
16	Unclip covers (21) at transition between fender and front bumper (1) on left and right and lift slightly until bolts (22) are accessible	Model 117
17	Unscrew bolts (22) on left and right sides	Model 117
18	Pull radiator grille (15) with extraction hook (16) out of brackets	Model 117, 242, 246 Model 176 up to model year 2016
		Extraction hook	Fig 8
19	Remove front bumper (1)	If the outer side bracket on the lamp unit (arrow) is damaged, it is not necessary to replace the lamp unit. This bracket (arrow) is only required for production.
20	Install in the reverse order
	Check
21	Remove right front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (19) and left front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (20)
	Notes on pedestrian protection sensor		AH91.60-P-0001-01A
		Check freely visible points for damage of any kind (cracks, holes, breakovers, etc.) when installed. ↓ If damage is visible, always replace right front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (19) or left front bumper pedestrian protection sensor (20).
		Model 117, 176 as of model year 2016 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR91.60-P-0950NKA
22	Check gap dimensions on front bumper (1) and adjust if necessary	Model 176 Model 242 Model 246 as of model year 2015 Model 246 up to model year 2015 Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1001-01AA
		Model 117.3 Model 117.9 Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1003-01ZA
		Model 117.3 Model 117.9 Gap dimension	*BE60.00-P-1006-01ZA
		Feeler gauge	Figure
23	Check whether PARKTRONIC or active parking assist is ready for operation
24	Switch on ignition and PARKTRONIC, engage reverse gear and release parking brake	The PARKTRONIC automatically performs a self-test and the operational readiness is signaled via the warning indicators.

Fig 7: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 8: Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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