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

Model 238 

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Shown with engine 642 on right side of vehicle 

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Shown on model 238.3 

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Components Location - Model 238 (Shown On Model 238.3)

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Shown on model 238.3 

	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
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on sensor system for Trunk lid opening/closing		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Left rear lamp unit and right rear lamp unit		AR82.10-P-4731CLW
2	Raise vehicle		AR00.60-P-1002LWG
3	Remove screws (2) on left and right of rear Bumper (1)
4	Remove expansion rivet (4) from right lower rear Bumper (1)	Model 238 with Engine 642, 654, 656 Clip remover	Fig 2
5	Remove expansion rivets (5) from left and right fender liner (3)	Clip remover	Fig 2
6	Remove bolts (6) on left and right of rear Bumper (1)
7	Unclip covers (7) in lower area	Mounting wedge	Fig 3
8	Remove rear center assembly paneling		AR68.30-P-4785LW
9	Unscrew nuts (8)	Commercially available devices/tools  Tubular socket wrench (size 10 mm, overall length 160 mm)
10	Lift luggage compartment well cover in area of fuse and relay module in rear
11.1	Push back foam sleeves and disconnect electrical connectors (9) from rear Bumper electrical wiring harness (10)	Model 238.3 The number of electrical connectors (9) may vary depending on the equipment.
11.2	Disconnect electrical connectors (9) of rear Bumper electrical wiring harness (10) from fuse and relay module in rear	Model 238.4 The number of electrical connectors (9) may vary depending on the equipment.
12	Unclip rear Bumper (1) on left and right from brackets (12, 13) in upper area (arrows)
13	Pull grommet (11) and rear Bumper wiring harness (10) out of body
14	Remove rear Bumper (1)	Helper required.
15	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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