Remove/Install Rear Bumper - AR88.20-P-2200LW

Model 205.0/1/3/4

Model 213.0/1

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.03.2018

Special tool changed.

Operation steps 6, 7, 8

Shown on model 213.0

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Shown on model 205.0

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Shown on model 213.0

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Shown on model 205.0

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Shown on model 205.0 with code 234 (Blind Spot Assist) and with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) and with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS)

Shown on model 205.0 with code U78 (AMG Sport exhaust system)

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	Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove charger feed socket flap.	Model 205.047/147	AR54.10-P-5110LWH
2	Remove left rear lamp unit and right rear lamp unit.	Model 205.0/1, 213.0/1	AR82.10-P-4905LW
		Model 205.3/4	AR82.10-P-4731CLW
3	Raise vehicle.		AR00.60-P-1002LWG
4	Disconnect electrical connectors (22, 23) and expose electrical wiring harnesses (24, 25).	Model 205.0/3/4 with code U78 (AMG sports exhaust system)
5	Unscrew bolts (2).
6	Remove all expansion rivets from rear bumper (1) at bottom.	The number of expansion rivets can vary according to equipment/motorization.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
7	Remove expansion rivets (4) from fender liners (5, 6).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
8	Press fender liners (5, 6) to side and remove expansion rivets (26).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
9	Unscrew screws (7).
10	Unclip covers (11, 12) in lower area.	Long wedge	Fig 2
11	Loosen trims (9, 10) in rear area and press to side.	Model 205.0/1	AR68.30-P-4800LW
		Model 213.0/1	AR68.30-P-4800LWE
12	Unscrew nuts (13).
13	Unscrew nuts (27).	Model 205.0/1
14	Unclip rear bumper (1) from rear fenders (14, 15) and in area of rear lamp units in direction of arrow.
15	Loosen trim (17) until electrical connectors (19) are accessible.	Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 253 (Rear impact warning and protection system) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS)
16	Push back foam sleeves (18) and disconnect electrical connectors (19).	Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 253 (Rear impact warning and protection system) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS) The number of electrical connectors (19) can vary depending on the equipment.
17	Pull grommet (20) and rear bumper electrical wiring harness (21) out of body.	Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 253 (Rear impact warning and protection system) Model 205.0/1/3/4 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS)
18	Unclip rear bumper (1) from holding lugs (16) on rear fenders (14, 15).	Model 205.0/1
19	Remove rear bumper (1) until electrical connectors are accessible.	Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 235 (Parking Pilot with PARKTRONIC) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS) Model 213.050
20	Disconnect electrical connectors from rear bumper (1).	Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 235 (Parking Pilot with PARKTRONIC) Model 213.0 (except 213.050), 213.1 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS) Model 213.050
21	Remove rear bumper (1).	Helper required.
22	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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