Remove/install rear bumper - AR88.20-P-2200EW

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MODEL 207, 212, 218

Shown on model 212.0

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.0 (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.0 (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.0 (3 Of 3)

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Model 212.2 as of model year 2014

Fig 4: Rear Bumper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.2

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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
	Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift
2	Remove bolts (1, 2)
3	Remove screws/bolts (3)	MODEL 207 A nut is installed on the left side of the vehicle instead of a bolt (3).
4	Remove expansion rivets (4) on fender liner (5) of left and right fender
5	Detach fender liner (5) on left rear fender until corresponding bolts (6) are accessible
6	Detach fender liner (5) on right rear fender until corresponding bolts (6) are accessible
7	Remove screw/bolts (6)
8.1	Unclip hose (7) from brackets (8, 9)	MODEL 207, 212
8.2	Unclip hose (7) from bracket (9)	MODEL 218
9.1	Remove rear center section paneling (13)	MODEL 207, 218 MODEL 212.0/1 MODEL 212.2 up to model year 2014
		MODEL 207.3	AR68.30-P-4785EC
		MODEL 212.0/1, 218.3	AR68.30-P-4785EW
9.2	Open lugs (arrows)	MODEL 212.2 as of model year 2014
10	Remove covers above nuts (12)
11	Unscrew nuts (12)
12	Open service flap (14) and detach insulation below	MODEL 212.0/1, 218
13	Remove right side paneling in cargo area	MODEL 212.2
13	Remove right side paneling in cargo area	MODEL 212.2	AR68.30-P-1180ES
14	Detach insulation below previously removed paneling on right side of cargo area	MODEL 212.2
15	Disconnect electrical connector from rear bumper radar sensor (X1722)	MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 238 (Active lane keeping Assist)
16.1	Disconnect electrical connector from rear bumper PARKTRONIC (X3528) in area of rear center section	MODEL 207 with CODE 220 (PARKTRONIC) MODEL 207 with CODE 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance) MODEL 207 with CODE 235 (Active Parking Assist)
16.2	Disconnect electrical connector from rear bumper PARKTRONIC (X3528) in area of open service flap (14)	MODEL 212, 218 with CODE 220 (PARKTRONIC) MODEL 212, 218 with CODE 235 (Active Parking Assist) MODEL 212 with CODE 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)
17	Guide electrical wiring harness (16) through body (18) together with grommet (17)
18	Unclip rear bumper (19) starting at wheel wells and then at rear with aid of helper and remove rear bumper (19)	Carefully detach rear bumper (19) and fasten. Otherwise the body paint (18) or rear bumper (19) can be damaged.
19	Remove sensors for blind spot assist	MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) MODEL 207, 212.0/1 as of 6/1/10, 212.2, 218 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) When replacing rear bumper (19).
		MODEL 207 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) MODEL 207 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)	AR54.71-P-0100EC
		MODEL 212.0/1 as of 6/1/10 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) MODEL 212.0/1 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) MODEL 218 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) MODEL 218 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)	AR54.71-P-0100EW
		MODEL 212.2 with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Monitoring) MODEL 212.2 with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist)	AR54.71-P-0100ES
20	Remove radar sensors for lane keeping assist in rear bumper	MODEL 207 as of model year 2014 with CODE 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) MODEL 212 as of model year 2014 with CODE 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) MODEL 218 as of model year 2015 with CODE 238 (Active lane keeping Assist) When replacing rear bumper (19).
20	Remove radar sensors for lane keeping assist in rear bumper		AR54.71-P-0200ECM
21	Install in the reverse order
	Check
22	Switch on ignition and PARKTRONIC, engage reverse gear and release parking brake	MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 220 (PARKTRONIC) MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 235 (Active Parking Assist) MODEL 207, 212 with CODE 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance) Check whether PARKTRONIC or active parking assist is ready for operation. The PARKTRONIC automatically performs a self-test and the operational readiness is signaled via the warning indicators.
23	Switch off ignition	MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 220 (PARKTRONIC) MODEL 207, 212, 218 with CODE 235 (Active Parking Assist) MODEL 207, 212 with CODE 230 (Advanced Parking Guidance)