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(Remove/Install Radiator Grille - AR88.40-P-4001W)

Model 172.4 

up to model year 2016 

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Shown with code 230 (Exclusive parking assist) and code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove front bumper   AR88.20-P-2000W 
2 Remove impact absorber (2)    
3 Disconnect electrical connectors (3, 5) from left inner radar sensor, front bumper (A86/1b2) and right inner radar sensor, front bumper (A86/1b3) Model 172.4
up to model year 2016
with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)
 
4 Unclip bracket (4, 6) from radiator trim (1) and remove together with left inner radar sensor, front bumper (A86/1b2) and right inner radar sensor, front bumper (A86/1b3) Model 172.4
up to model year 2016
with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)
When replacing radiator trim (1).
 
5 Disconnect electrical connectors (7, 9) from inner left front parking system distance sensor (B8/3) and inner right front parking system distance sensor (B8/4) Model 172.4
up to model year 2016
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
 
6 Release catch hooks of brackets (8, 10) in direction of arrow and remove inner left front parking system distance sensor (B8/3) and inner right front parking system distance sensor (B8/4) from brackets (8, 10) Model 172.4
up to model year 2016
with code 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
When replacing radiator trim (1).
 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check seal (11) for damage, replace if necessary.  
7 Remove license plate and license plate bracket (12)    
8 Unhook wiring harness (13) from radiator trim (1)    
9 Remove clips (14) from top of radiator trim (1)    
10 Release catch hooks (arrows) at edge of radiator trim (1) and remove radiator trim (1) from bumper SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
11 Remove Mercedes star When replacing radiator trim (1). AR88.40-P-4050W 
12 Remove Mercedes star panel When replacing radiator trim (1).  
13 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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