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

Model 167 

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Components Location - Model 167 (Left Side Shown)

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Shown on left side of vehicle 

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Shown on 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
Topical note	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 (at least 2 m).
2	Raise vehicle.		AR00.60-P-1006A
3	Open socket flap in the rear bumper (1) and remove socket cover.	Model 167.117/154/317/354 with code 65B (On-board xEV charging socket China Standard GB/T)	AR47.70-P-0015MEH
4	Unclip the lower sensor of the rear switch module from the holder and hang to the side with line attached.	Model 167 with code 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS)	AR80.61-P-0012ME
5	Remove screws (2).
6	Remove expansion rivets (3).	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
7	Remove expansion rivets from left and right fender liner (4) in the area of the rear bumper (1).	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
8	Press the fender liner (4) to the side until the expansion rivet (5) and screw (6) are accessible.
9	Remove expansion rivet (5).	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
10	Remove screw (6).
11	Unclip rear bumper (1) in the area of the wheel arch liner (arrow a), side wall (arrow b) and under the rear lamp (arrow c).	Begin unclipping in the area of the wheel arch liner (arrow a). Aid of helper required.
12	Remove rear bumper (1) until the electrical connector (7) is accessible.	Aid of helper required.
13	Disconnect electrical connector (7) and remove rear bumper (1).	Aid of helper required. Model 167 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) An additional electrical connector must be disconnected.
14	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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