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

Model 257 

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Shown with engine 256 at left side of vehicle 

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Shown on the left side of vehicle 

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	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
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	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m).
2	Raise vehicle.		AR00.60-P-1006A
3	Remove expansion rivets (2) from left and right fender liner (3).	Clip remover	Fig 1
4	Unscrew screw (4) on left and right at rear bumper (1)
5	Unscrew screws (5) on left and right at rear bumper (1).
6	Remove screws (11).
7	Remove left and right expansion rivet (6) from rear bumper (1).	Clip remover	Fig 1
8	Remove rear-end center-section trim.		AR68.30-P-4786FR
9	Remove nuts (7).	Commercially available devices/tools  Tubular socket wrench (size 10 mm, overall length 160 mm)
10	Unclip left and right rear bumper (1) from the brackets (8, 9) in the top area (arrows).	Carefully unclip rear bumper (1). Rear lamps or rear fenders may otherwise be damaged.
11	Remove rear bumper (1) until electrical connector (10) can be accessed.	Aid of helper required.
12	Disconnect electrical connector (10).
13	Remove rear bumper (1).
14	Install in the reverse order.
15	Calibrate radar sensors in the rear bumper (1) with the vehicle diagnosis system.	Model 257 with code 233 (Adaptive cruise control Plus (DISTRONIC PLUS)) Model 257 with code 234 (Blind Spot Assist)
			AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

Fig 1: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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