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

Model 190 

Shown on model 190.377 on right side of vehicle 

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Shown on rear bumper of model 190.377 

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Shown on model 190 with code M030 (GT R version) 

	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
	Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust.	Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area.	AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
	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
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Notes on preventing damage to electronic components due to a magnetic tool		AH54.00-P-0002-01A
Notice	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	Open tailgate.
2	Detach the sealing frame (6) from the tailgate in the area of the rear bumper (1).
3	Remove tail lamps.		AR82.10-P-4905RG
4	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.		AR00.60-P-1000RG
5	Remove expansion rivets (2).	Number of expansion rivets (2) may vary depending on version.
		Clip remover	Fig 3
6	Push the fender liners (4) in the rear fender to the side and unscrew the bolts (3).
7	Push the fender liners (4) in the rear fender to the side and remove the expansion rivet (5).	Number of expansion rivets (5) may vary depending on version.
		Clip remover	Fig 3
8	Remove the expansion rivet (10) from the rear bumper (1) on the basic carriers.	Number of expansion rivets (10) may vary depending on version.
		Clip remover	Fig 3
9.1	Remove the rear section of the underfloor paneling.	Model 190 except code M032 (Black Series version)	AR61.30-P-1001RG
9.2	Remove the rear diffuser.	Model 190 with code M032 (Black Series version)	AR88.30-P-0530RGB
10	Remove screws (11).	Model 190 with code M030 (GT R version)
11	Remove screws (12).	Model 190 with code M030 (GT R version) Model 190 with code M031 (GT C version)
12	Loosen screws (13).	Model 190 except code M032 (Black Series version)
13	Release and disconnect electrical connection (9).	With code M032 (black series design), the electrical connection (9) is located on the right side of the vehicle. The number of electrical connectors on the rear bumper (1) varies depending on the vehicle equipment.
14	Unclip the catch hooks (A) on the rear bumper (1) on the left and right to the side.	Helper required. Long wedge	Fig 2
15	Unclip the catch hooks (B) on the rear bumper (1) to the rear and remove the rear bumper (1) from the basic carrier.	Helper required. Long wedge	Fig 2
16	Remove rear bumper (1).	Protect rear fenders using suitable means. To prevent paint damage. Helper required. : Insert the rear bumper (1) into the guides on the vehicle. If the catch hooks (A, B) are damaged, ↓ Replace rear bumper (1).
17	Install in the reverse order.
	Check
18	Check the gap dimensions on the rear bumper		AR60.00-P-0700-01RG
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA
		Gap dimension, sidewall panel to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1026-01EA
		Gap dimension, bottom of rear lamp to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1027-01EA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
19	Check the electrical components to ensure that they function properly.

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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

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Fig 3: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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