Disassemble/Assemble Front Bumper - AR88.20-P-2050LW

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Model 205

Model 253

MODIFICATION NOTES

09.07.2020	Method extended.	Operation steps 16, 17
09.07.2020	Special tool assembly wedge 110 589 03 59 00 replaced by long wedge 115 589 03 59 00	Operation steps 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
16.12.2020	Method extended, operation steps added	Operation steps 16, 18, 19
16.12.2020	Method extended	Operation steps 17, 20

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Exterior standard equipment), code 501 (360° camera) and code U60 (pedestrian protection - active hood)

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (exterior standard equipment), code 235 (Active Parking Assist) and code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)

Shown on model 205 with code P76 (standard equipment, Exterior)

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Model 205, 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - front spoiler, side skirt) or code 773 (AMG Carbon Exterior package) or code P90 (AMG Exterior)

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Shown on left side in model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - front spoiler, side skirts)

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Shown on left side in model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - front spoiler, side skirts)

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Shown on left side in model 205 with code 772 (AMG styling - front spoiler, side skirts)

Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Disassemble/assemble
1	Remove front bumper (1).		AR88.20-P-2000LW
2	Remove radiator grille (11).	Model 205 except code P23 (EXCLUSIVE exterior) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)	AR88.40-P-4001LWE
		Model 205 with code P23 (EXCLUSIVE exterior)	AR88.40-P-4001LW
		Model 253.388/389/988/989	AR88.40-P-4001LWX
3	Disconnect the electrical connections for the pedestrian protection sensor (4).	Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)
4 Topical note	Remove impact absorber (3). Notes on pedestrian protection sensor	Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)	AH91.60-P-0001-01A
Topical note	General information on the impact absorber	Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood) Assembly: Ensure that hose of pedestrian protection sensors (4) is seated correctly in impact absorber (3). If the hose for the pedestrian protection sensor (4) is not seated properly, ↓ Correctly route hose of pedestrian protection sensor (4).	AH88.20-P-1000-01A
		Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)	AR91.60-P-0950LW
5	Remove air duct (10).	Model 205 Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
6	Remove the center basic carrier (15).	Model 205, 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) Model 205, 253 with code 773 (AMG Exterior Carbon package) Model 205 with code P90 (AMG exterior)
7	Remove the PARKTRONIC sensors (5) from the front bumper (1).	Model 205, 253 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Do not disconnect electrical connectors.	AR54.65-P-0001LW
8	Remove the radar sensors (6) from the front bumper (1).	Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 258 (Collision warning system with active brake application FCW-Stop) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 268 (Brake Assist System Plus) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 271 (Autonomous brake intervention/pedestrian protection) Model 205 up to model year 2019 with code 300 (PRE-SAFE® Brake) Model 253 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 253 with code 258 (Collision warning system with active brake application FCW-Stop) Model 253 with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) Model 253 with code 268 (Brake Assist System Plus) Model 253 with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q) Model 253 with code 271 (Autonomous brake intervention/pedestrian protection) Model 253 with code 300 (PRE-SAFE® Brake) Do not disconnect electrical connectors.	AR30.30-P-1210LW
9	Remove the electrical wiring harness (7).	Model 205, 253 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Model 205, 253 with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Model 205, 253 with code 258 (Collision warning system with active brake application FCW-Stop) Model 205, 253 with code 266 (DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist (DTR+Q)) Model 205, 253 with code 268 (Brake Assist System Plus) Model 205, 253 with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q) Model 205, 253 with code 271 (Autonomous brake intervention/pedestrian protection) Model 205, 253 with code 300 (PRE-SAFE® Brake) Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Pedestrian protection - Active hood)
10	Remove the side vent grilles (8).	Long wedge	Fig 1
11	Remove the license plate bracket (9).
12	Remove the model badge on the radiator grille (11).	If the radiator grille (11) is replaced.
		Model 205.064/086/087/088/089/264/286/287/288/289/364/386/387/388/389/464/486/487/489	AR88.40-P-4001-01LW
13	Remove the lower trim piece (14).	Long wedge	Fig 1
14	Remove the side reinforcements (12) in the area of the center vent grille (13).	Long wedge	Fig 1
15	Remove center vent grille (13).	Long wedge	Fig 1
16	Remove brackets (18) on both sides.	Model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) If the front bumper (1) is replaced. For this purpose, drill off blind rivet (19).
17	Remove the reinforcement (16) on both sides.	Model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) If the front bumper (1) is replaced. For this purpose, unclip reinforcement (16) at catch hooks (20).
		Long wedge	Fig 1
18	Remove expansion rivet (21) on both sides.	Model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) If the front bumper (1) is replaced. Long wedge
			Fig 1
19	Heat cover (17) in cross-hatched area on left side and on right side.	Model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) If the front bumper (1) is replaced.
	000 588 00 84 00 Heat gun	Installation: Heat rear side of cover (17) in cross-hatched area.	WS54.00-P-0049B
20	Remove the cover (17) on both sides.	Model 205 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) Model 253 with code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts) If the front bumper (1) is replaced. For this purpose, unclip reinforcement (17) at catch hooks (22).
		Long wedge	Fig 1
21	Assemble in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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