Install spoiler on front bumper - AZ88.20-P-0010-02EW

MODEL 212.0 (except 212.074/077) up to 4/13/13, 212.2 (except 212.274/277) up to 4/13/13 up to model year 2014 without CODE 950 (AMG sport package) 

The following steps are shown on MODEL 212.0 with CODE 954 (Avantgarde) 

1. Clean bonding surfaces on bumper.

   The area to be glued must be free of dust and grease.

2. Remove pin on expansion rivets (2 and 3) from bumper.
   Fig 1: Bumper Expansion Rivets

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   Helper required to assemble front spoiler (1).

3. Install front spoiler (1) on bumper, center and mark position with adhesive tape (4).

   Ensure that the distance to the outside sides is the same on left and right.

   Fig 2: Front Spoiler And Adhesive Tape

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4. Only on vehicles without CODE 954 (Avantgarde) Check position of front spoiler (1) with gauge included in installation kit.
   Fig 3: Front Spoiler Position

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5. Mark position of front spoiler (1) as shown on bumper.
   Fig 4: Front Spoiler Position Mark

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6. Cut adhesive tape (4) with knife in gap between front spoiler (1) and bumper.

   Do not damage paint layer on bumper or front spoiler (1).

   Otherwise the paint can peel off.

7. Remove front spoiler (1).
   Fig 5: Removing Front Spoiler

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8. 1. (8.1)  Slide sheet metal nuts (6) onto retaining clamps (5.1) (arrows).

      On vehicles up to approx. 31.8.2009.

      On vehicles as of approx. 1.9.2009.

      Four sheet metal nuts (6) and four retaining clamps (5.1) are included in the part kit.

   2. (8.2)  Slide sheet metal nuts (6) onto retaining clamps (5.1 and 5.2) (arrows).

      Four sheet metal nuts (6), two retaining clips (5.1) and two retaining clips (5.2) are included in the parts kit.

      Fig 6: Sliding Sheet Metal Nuts Onto Retaining Clamps

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9. • (9.1)  Slide retaining clamps (5.1) onto bumper to previously marked positions.

     On vehicles up to approx. 31.8.2009.

     On vehicles as of approx. 1.9.2009.

   • (9.2)  Slide retaining clips (5.1 and 5.2) onto bumper to previously marked positions.

     Use retaining clips (5.2) at the two center positions.

     Fig 7: Slide Retaining Clips Onto Bumper

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10. Remove protective foils (8) on side adhesive strips from front spoiler (1).
11. Slightly remove protective foils (7) from adhesive strips on front spoiler (1) at ends and bend 45° in direction of outer edge.

    If necessary, fix bent protective foils (7) in place on outside of front spoiler (1) with adhesive tape.

    Fig 8: Front Spoiler & Protective Foils

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12. Place front spoiler (1) on bumper and align to previously attached adhesive tape (4).
13. Remove protective foil starting at center to both sides in increments of 15 to 20 cm and firmly press on front spoiler (1).

    When pressing on, press directly on adhesive strips on front spoiler (1). Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

    The maximum adhesive force is reached after approx. 72 hours at 20 °C. Avoid any contact with moisture (e.g. rain, fog, carwash) within the first 24 hours. Prevent any mechanical stress.

    Do not remove protective foil all at once. To increase processing reliability when installing front spoiler (1), conclude by pressing front spoiler (1) down on bumper using clean cotton rag, starting at one side.

14. Remove adhesive tape (4).
    Fig 9: Front Spoiler & Adhesive Tape

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15. Only on vehicles without CODE 954 (Avantgarde) Check position of front spoiler (1) with gauge included in installation kit.
    Fig 10: Checking Front Spoiler

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16. Tighten front spoiler with bolts (9) included in installation kit.
    Fig 11: Front Spoiler Bolts

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