Remove/Install Front Bumper - AR88.20-P-2000LF

Model 222 

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Shown on model 222 up to model year 2018 

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Shown on model 222 from model year 2018 with code 2U1 (Radiator shutters) 

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Shown on model 222 up to model year 2018 except code 2U1 (Radiator shutters) 

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Shown on model 222 up to model year 2018 with code U60 (Active hood (pedestrian protection)) 

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Shown on model 222.0 as of model year 2018 with code U60 (Active hood (pedestrian protection)) 

	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Topical note	Notes on pedestrian protection sensor	Model 222 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AH91.60-P-0001-01A
Topical note	General information on the impact absorber		AH88.20-P-1000-01A
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
	Remove/install
1	Disconnect battery ground line	Model 222 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
			AR54.10-P-0003LF
2	Remove front engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
3	Unscrew screws (2, 3)
4	Release left front fender liner (7) and right front fender liner (6) until screws (4, 5) are accessible.		AR88.10-P-1300LF
5	Unscrew bolts (4, 5)
	Check
6	Check freely visible points on pedestrian protections sensor (15) for damage of any kind (cracks, holes, breakovers, etc.) when installed	Model 222 1 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 222 as of model year 2018 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Pedestrian protection sensor (15) is fully installed in impact absorber (16). For this reason, only the electrical connectors are visible in the installed status. If damage is visible. ↓ Replace pedestrian protection sensor (15).
			AR91.60-P-0950EWM
7	Disconnect electrical connection (8)
8	Remove radiator grille		AR88.40-P-4001LF
9	Push air duct segment (11) to side and remove screw (13)
10	Push air duct segment (12) to side and remove screw (14)
11	Detach front bumper (1) on left and right and slightly pull forwards	Detach guide pins (17) from front fenders.
12	Remove front bumper (1)	Model 222 with code 2U1 (Radiator shutter) :  Pull sealing lip (18) over impact absorber (16). Helper required. :  Check gap dimensions on front bumper (1). In the event of complaints ↓ Adjust front bumper (1).
			AR60.00-P-0700-01LF
		Engine hood to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1007-01BA
		Bumper to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1008-01BA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
	Check
13.1	Check impact absorber (16) and pedestrian protection sensor (15) for damage	Model 222 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) If damage is visible. ↓ Replace impact absorber (16) and pedestrian protection sensor (15).
			AR91.60-P-0950EWM
13.2	Check impact absorber (16) for damage	Model 222 except code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) If damage is visible. ↓ Replace impact absorber (16).
14	Disassemble front bumper (1)	Only when replacing front bumper (1) or individual parts.
		Model 222 as of model year 2018	AR88.20-P-2050LFM
		Model 222 up to model year 2018	AR88.20-P-2050LF
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Calibrate front 360° camera	Model 222 with code 501 (360° camera)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
	Check
17	Switch on Active Parking Assist and check for operational readiness	Model 222 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) Active Parking Assist automatically performs a self-test and operational readiness is signaled via the warning displays.

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

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