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Remove/install Mercedes star - AR88.40-P-4050NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 166, 176, 231, 242, 246 

Installation location for radiator grille (2) on MODEL 117 

Fig 1: Identifying Mercedes Star Remove/Install Components
G09983339Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Installation location for radiator grille (2) on MODEL 156, 166, 176, 231, 242 and 246, without CODE 252 (Collision warning system (FCW)), shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 2: Identifying Mercedes Star Remove/Install Components
G09983340Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Installation location for radiator grille (2) on MODEL 166, 176, 242 and 246 up to model year 2015, without CODE 252 (Collision warning system (FCW)), shown on MODEL 246 up to model year 2015 

Fig 3: Identifying Mercedes Star Remove/Install Components
G09983341Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Installation location for front bumper (11) on model 117, 156, 176, 231, 242 and 246, shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 4: Identifying Mercedes Star Remove/Install Components
G09983342Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
  Radiator grille installation location (2)     
1.1 Remove Mercedes star (1) approx. 15 0 counterclockwise and remove from radiator grille (2) MODEL 117  
1.2 Unclip Mercedes star (1) on catch hook (4) from radiator paneling (2) with long wedge (3) and remove MODEL 156, 166, 176, 231, 242, 246  
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Figure
2 Disconnect electrical connector (7) MODEL 166, 176, 242
with CODE 252 (Collision warning (FCW))
MODEL 246
up to model year 2015
with CODE 252 (Collision warning (FCW))
 
3 Unclip COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST control unit (A90) from bracket (9) and remove MODEL 166, 176, 242
with CODE 252 (Collision warning (FCW))
MODEL 246
up to model year 2015
with CODE 252 (Collision warning (FCW))
 
  Front bumper installation location (11)     
4 Remove front bumper (11) MODEL 231 AR88.20-P-2000RK
    MODEL 117, 176, 242, 246 AR88.20-P-2000NKB
5.1 Break off retaining pin (12) with suitable tool and remove Mercedes star (10) MODEL 231, 242, 246
IMPORTANT The Mercedes star (10) cannot be removed without damage and must be replaced.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Insert Mercedes star (10) and slide locking clips onto retainers (12).
 
5.2 Move long wedge (3) between bumper (11) and Mercedes star (10) and unclip Mercedes star (10) MODEL 117, 156, 176  
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Figure
6 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 5: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
G07469152Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA