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Remove/Install Front Grille - AR88.00-P-2115XG

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

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G13660251Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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  Risk of fire  and explosion  caused by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury  or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin. Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses. No open flames, fire or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children. AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Open engine hood (1) and raise to vertical position.   AR88.40-P-1000XG 
2 Remove front bumper (2).   AR88.20-P-2000XG 
3 Remove left turn signal lamp (E6/1) and right turn signal lamp (E6/2).   AR82.25-P-4728XG
4 Remove screws (3.1) on left and right fender via the openings (arrows A).    
5 Remove screws (3.2) on left and right fender via the openings for the turn signal lamps (arrows B).    
6 Remove the washer fluid hose (4) from the headlamp cleaning system pump (M5/2) via the opening for the left turn signal lamp (E6/1) on the left fender and unclip it from the fender. IMPORTANT Collect escaping water with a suitable container.
IMPORTANT Seal the washer fluid hose (4) and the headlamp cleaning system pump (M5/2) with suitable stop plugs.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 3
7 Move the released fender liners (5) on the right and left of the vehicle to the side and remove the screws (3.3).    
8 Remove the screws (6) at the front of the radiator grille (9).    
9 Remove the screws (7) from the lock crossmember (8).    
10 Remove expansion rivets (3.4). SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 2
11 Unclip right and left retaining clip (11) from the radiator grille (9).    
12 Release the radiator grille (9) from the vehicle until the electrical connector of the front 360° camera is accessible. Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
 
13 Disconnect electrical connector from front
360° camera.
Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
 
14 Remove radiator grille (9).    
15 Remove front 360° camera. Only when replacing the radiator grille (9). Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
AR54.30-P-3001XG
16 Disconnect the left or right washer fluid hoses from the headlamp cleaning nozzles and remove the headlamp cleaning nozzles. Only when replacing the headlamp cleaning nozzles or outer radiator grilles (10).
IMPORTANT Seal washer fluid hoses with suitable stop plugs.
IMPORTANT Collect escaping water with a suitable container.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 3
17 Unclip outer radiator grilles (10) from the radiator grille (9). Only when replacing the radiator grille (9) or outer radiator grilles (10).  
INSTALLING Install     
18 Clip the outer radiator grilles (10) into the radiator grille (9). Only when replacing the radiator grille (9) or outer radiator grilles (10).  
19 Install the headlamp cleaning nozzles, remove the stop plugs and attach the left or right washer fluid hoses to the headlamp cleaning nozzles. Only when replacing the headlamp cleaning nozzles or outer radiator grilles (10).
IMPORTANT Ensure that the nozzles are in the correct installation position.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 3
20 Install front 360° camera. Only when replacing the radiator grille (9). Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
AR54.30-P-3001XG
21 Position radiator grille (9) on vehicle.    
22 Clip retaining clip (11) onto the radiator grille (9).    
23 Connect electrical connector of front 360° camera. Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
 
24 Fully align radiator grille (9) with vehicle.    
25 Tighten screws (3.1) on left and right fender via the openings (arrows A).    
26 Tighten screws (3.2) on left and right fender via the openings for the turn signal lamps (arrows B).    
27 Install expansion rivet (XXX11XXX).    
28 Remove stop plugs from washer fluid hose (4) and headlamp cleaning system pump (M5/2). SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
29 Install the washer fluid hose (4) on the headlamp cleaning system pump (M5/2) via the opening for the left turn signal lamp (E6/1) on the left fender and clip it to the fender.    
30 Tighten the screws (7) on the lock crossmember (8).    
31 Move the released fender liners (5) on the right and left of the vehicle to the side and tighten the screws (3.3).    
32 Screw in the screws (6) at the front of the radiator grille (9) by approx. 2 revolutions. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The screws are screwed in and tightened completely when the radiator grille (9) is adjusted.  
  Adjust     
33 Adjust and hold the radiator grille (9) in the vehicle longitudinal direction (arrow C) such that the gaps between the joints (D, E) are identical. IMPORTANT The adjustment ensures that the radiator grille joints (D) are correctly spaced out continuously from top to bottom and the headlamp radiator grille joints (E) are correctly spaced out all around.
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Fig 1
34 Tighten screws (6). IMPORTANT When the screws (6) are screwed in, the screw elements (6.1) are screwed out in the opposite direction.
IMPORTANT Hold the radiator grille (9) in the position defined previously while tightening the screws (6).
 
35 Check the radiator grille joints (D) and the headlamp radiator grille joints (E). SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
If the joints (D, E) are not correct:

Repeat the adjustment procedure.
Fig 1
INSTALLING Install     
36 Install left turn signal lamp (E6/1) and right turn signal lamp (E6/2).   AR82.25-P-4728XG
37 Install front bumper (2).   AR88.20-P-2000XG 
38 Correct fluid level of windshield washer system.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP82.35-P-8210GA
39 Adjust left and right headlamp cleaning nozzles.    
40 Close the hood (1).   AR88.40-P-1000XG 
  Calibrate     
41 Calibrate the 360° camera with the vehicle diagnosis system. Model 463
as of model year 2019
with code JS1 (360° camera)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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