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

Model 205 

Model 253 

Model 293 

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterior) 

Fig 1: Front Bumper Components Location - Model 253 (Shown On Model 205)

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterior) 

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment Exterior) and with code U60 (Active hood (Pedestrian protection)) 

Shown on model 205 with code 501 (360° camera) 

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Shown on model 205 with code 5U3 (AIRPANEL) 

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Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterior) 

Shown on model 205 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

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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
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Open hood.
2	Disconnect ground line from battery.	Model 293 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR54.10-P-0003EQ
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR54.10-P-0003LW
3	Mask off left front fender (11), right front fender (12) and lamp units in area of bumper (1) using suitable tape.
4	Remove Mercedes star.	Model 205 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 205 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC)	AR88.40-P-4050LW
5.1	Remove front engine compartment lining and center engine compartment lining.	Model 205	AR61.20-P-1105LW
5.2	Detach front engine compartment lining in area of bumper (1).	Model 253 Model 293
		Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
6	Remove outside temperature sensor (17).	Model 205
7	Unscrew bolts (2).	Model 205
8	Remove expansion rivets (3) from left front fender liner (4) and right front fender liner (5).	Dismantling tool	Fig 3
9	Press left front fender liner (4) and right front fender liner (5) to side and remove screws (6).	Long wedge	Fig 4
10	Detach protective strips in area of bumper (1) on right and left.	Carefully detach protective strips. Otherwise, the protective strips can be damaged.
11	Disengage bumper (1) from left front fender (11) and right front fender (12).
12	Detach electrical connector (7).
13	Detach electrical connection (9).	Model 205, 253, 293 with code 501 (360° camera)
14	Disconnect electrical connector (10).	Model 205, 253 with code 5U3 (AIRPANEL)
15	Remove screws from left lamp unit and right lamp unit.	Model 253 Model 293
		Installation:  Observe gaps. Model 293 Radiator grille to headlamp at side	*BE60.00-P-1004-01OA
		Model 253.1/9 Model 253.3Bumper to headlamp, side	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 2
16	Remove bolts (13).	Model 205.064/086/087/088/089/264/286/287/288/28 9/364/386/387/388/389/464/486/487/489 Remove five screws (13). Model 253 Remove three retaining clips instead of the three screws (13) in the center.
17	Release bumper (1) from arrests (14).	Model 205
		Installation:  Observe gaps.
		Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose	*BE60.00-P-1003-01BB
		Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood	*BE60.00-P-1004-01BB
		Feeler gauge	Fig 2
18	Remove bumper (1).	Installation: Model 205, 253, 293 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 205, 253, 293 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) Ensure that the air deflector (15) is located below the radar sensor (16). Otherwise the driver assistance system can fail.
		Model 205 Installation: Observe gap dimension. Model 205 Engine hood to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1005-01BB
		Feeler gauge	Fig 2
	Check
19	Check impact absorber for damage.
Topical note	General information on the impact absorber	If damage is present, ↓ Replace impact absorber.	AH88.20-P-1000-01A
20	Check pedestrian protection sensor (8) for any type of damage.	Model 205, 253, 293 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
Topical note	Notes on pedestrian protection sensor	Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) If damage is present, ↓ Replace pedestrian protection sensor (8).	AH91.60-P-0001-01A
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR91.60-P-0950LW
21	Install in the reverse order.
	Calibrate
22	Calibrate 360° camera with diagnosis system.
		Model 293 with code 501 (360° camera)	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 205 with code 501 (360° camera) Model 253 with code 501 (360° camera)	AD00.00-P-2000-04B

Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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