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

Model 172.4 

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Components Location - Model 172.4
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Shown on model 172.4 with code (230) Exclusive parking aid 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1.1 Open luggage compartment lid Model 172.4
except code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
except code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
 
  Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
1.2 Move trunk lid to assembly position Model 172.4
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
AR88.50-P-5000-01V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Support Fig 5
2 Switch off ignition    
3 Unscrew bolts (5) at bottom of rear bumper INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten bolts (5) after adjusting rear bumper (1).  
4 Remove expansion rivets (3) on left and right side of vehicle SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 3
5 Loosen left and right fender liner (2) in area of rear bumper (1) until expansion rivets (4) are accessible SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Mounting wedge Fig 4
6 Remove expansion rivets (4) on left and right side of vehicle SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 3
7 Unclip rear bumper (1) on left and right retaining strip (6) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that rear bumper (1) is installed correctly on retaining strip (6).  
8 Remove rear center section paneling (9)    
9 Open trunk partition (7), loosen right side trunk paneling (11) in rear area until electrical connector (19) is accessible Model 172.4
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 3
10 Remove cable tie (14) and expose electrical connector (19) Model 172.4
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace cable tie (14).  
11 Disconnect electrical connection (19) Model 172.4
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
 
    IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors (19) can vary depending on the equipment installed.  
12 Remove grommet (15) and pull wiring harness (17) out of fender (16) Model 172.4
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)
 
13 Unscrew nut (18) from rear bumper (1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten nut (18) after adjusting rear bumper (1).  
14 Remove rear bumper (1) toward rear with aid of helper    
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Adjust rear bumper (1)   AR60.00-P-0700-01V
    Gap dimension *BE60.00-P-1003-01Y 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 172
BE60.00-P-1003-01Y Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender Dimension "F" mm 4, 5 (+1)
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "M" mm 4, 5 (+1, 5/-0, 5)
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "V" mm 6, 0 (±1, 5)
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "U" mm 1, 5 (±1)
Trunk lid tip to rear fender Dimension "E" mm 6, 5 (+1/-0, 5)
  Picture AR60.00-P-0700-01V
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Support (170 589 04 63 00)
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