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

Model 118, 177, 247 

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Shown on model 177 

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Shown on model 177 with engine 282 

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Shown on model 247.6 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) and removed bumper (5), left side of vehicle 

	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	Notes on preventing damage to electronic components due to a magnetic tool		AH54.00-P-0002-01A
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	Remove rear-end center-section trim.	Model 177.0	AR68.30-P-4786MFA
		Model 118.3, 177.1/9, 247	AR68.30-P-4786MFV
		Model 118.6	AR68.30-P-4786MFD
2	Remove covers above the nuts (6).
3	Remove nuts (6).	Use a tubular socket wrench (size 10 mm, overall length 160 mm).
4.1	Raise vehicle.	Model 247	AR00.60-P-1006A
4.2	Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.	Model 118, 177	AR40.10-P-1102MFA
5	Remove expansion rivets (2).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
6	Release rear fender liner in the area of the bumper (5).		AR88.10-P-1302MFA
7	Unclip wheel arch liners from the brackets (8) on the right and left.	Model 247.6/7
		Long wedge	Fig 2
8	Remove screws (1).	Model 118, 177
9	Remove bolts (3, 4).	The number can vary depending on the model and equipment.
10	Remove rear underfloor paneling.		AR61.30-P-1001MFA
11	Remove screws of bumper (5) below rear underfloor paneling.	The number and installation location may vary depending on the model and equipment.
12	Remove rear right and left lamp unit.	Model 118.3, 177.1/9	AR82.10-P-4731MFV
		Model 118.6, 177.0, 247	AR82.10-P-4731MFA
13	Unclip bumper (5) on the left and right from the brackets (7, 8) (arrows).	Depending on the model and equipment, different versions of the brackets (7, 8) may be installed. Helper required.
		Long wedge	Fig 2
14	Pull bumper (5) carefully toward rear until electrical connectors are accessible.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code 871 (Sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing) Model 118, 177 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Model 247 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Helper required.
15	Release and disconnect electrical connectors.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code 871 (Sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing) Model 118, 177 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Model 247 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist) Helper required.
16	Remove bumper (5) and place down on a suitable base.	Helper required.
17	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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