Retrofit rear mud guards - AZ88.30-P-0003-04EW

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MODEL 212.0 (except 212.074/077) up to 4/13/13, 212.1 up to 4/13/13, 212.2 (except 212.274/277) up to 4/13/13 up to model year 2014 except CODE 772 (AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron) except CODE 950 (AMG Sports package)

Drill hole (arrow) on rear right mud guard (2.1) with Ø 9 mm.
In vehicles with single-pipe muffler system.

Fig 1: Mud Guard
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The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 212.0. Install on the right side of vehicle as well as on model 212.1/2 in the same manner.
Clean rear bumper in cross-hatched area with specified cleaning agent.
Rear bumper must be dry, free of dust and grease in cross-hatched area.
Unscrew bolts (3, 4) on fender liner and rear bumper.
On vehicles with single-pipe exhaust system an expansion rivet is installed in addition on the right side of the vehicle in the area below the sheet metal screw (4); it must also be removed.

Fig 2: Fender Liner And Rear Bumper Bolts
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Loosen protective foil on adhesive strips on rear mud guards (2) from corners and position so that ends of protective foil extend beyond outer edge of rear mud guards (2).
Do not remove protective foil on adhesive strips completely.
Position rear mud guard (2) on rear bumper as shown in figure.
Screw bolt (4) into fender liner.

Fig 3: Rear Mud Guard, Bolt, Screw And Clips
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Screw in self tapping screw (7).
Position rear mud guards (2) on rear fender as shown in figure and fasten with clips (8).
On vehicles with single-pipe exhaust system, install the previously removed expansion rivet on the right side of the vehicle instead of the self-tapping sheet metal screw (7).

A barb (8.1) is present on the clips (8) for the rear mud guards (2) on both sides.
Screw bolt (3) into rear bumper.
Remove entire protective foil from adhesive strips on rear mud guards (2) and uniformly press adhesive strips against rear bumper (2).

Fig 4: Rear Bumper & Bolt
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