Remove/install front bumper

AR88.20-P-2000LC

Remove/install front bumper

18.09.2017

Model

217

Modification notes

15.09.2017

"Method description for vehicles as of model year 2018" revised.

Operation step 3.

1

Bolts

3

Screw

2

Screw

9

Bumper

4

Fender liner

7

Air duct segment

5

Bolts

8

Screw

6

Electrical connectors

9

Bumper

 Warning

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

 

Remove/install

1

Open engine hood

2

Disconnect battery ground line

Model 217
with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))

AR54.10-P-0003LF

3

Remove Mercedes star in radiator grille

Model 217
as of model year 2018
with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

AR88.40-P-4050LC

4

Remove screws/bolts (1, 2, 3)

5

Detach fender liners (4) at front left and front right until screws (5) can be accessed

AR88.10-P-1300LF

6

Remove bolts (5)

7

Unclip and disconnect electrical connectors (6)

8

Remove front engine compartment paneling

AR61.20-P-1105LF

9

Unscrew bolt (8)

10

Disconnect electrical connector of outside temperature sensor and unclip electric line from bumper (9)

Model 217
with code 772 (AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron)

AR83.30-P-8086LC

11

Remove bumper (9)

Topical note

General information on the impact absorber

AH88.20-P-1000-01A

 Helper required.

 Installation: Check gap dimensions at bumper (9).

In the event of complaints



Adjust bumper (9).

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

Model 217.3/4Protrusion - bumper/engine hood

*BE60.00-P-1012-01DA

Model 217.3/4Bumper to headlamp

*BE60.00-P-1014-01DA

Model 217.3/4Engine hood to bumper

*BE60.00-P-1013-01DA

 Feeler gauge

*129589032100

12

Disassemble bumper (9)

Only when replacing bumper (9) or individual parts.

AR88.20-P-2050LC



Check

13

Check freely visible points on pedestrian protections sensor for damage of any kind (cracks, holes, breakovers, etc.) when installed

Model 217
with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))

Topical note

Notes on pedestrian protection sensor

AH91.60-P-0001-01A

If damage is visible.



Replace pedestrian protection sensor.

AR91.60-P-0950EWM

14

Install in the reverse order

15

Calibrate front 360° camera using the diagnostic system

Model 217
with code 501 (360° camera)



AD00.00-P-2000-04B



Check

16

Switch on active parking assist and check whether active parking assist is ready for operation

 Active Parking Assist automatically performs a self-test and the operational readiness is shown via the warning display.

Check values for gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 217.3

Model 217.4

BE60.00-P-1012-01DA

Protrusion - bumper/engine hood

Dimension "F20A"

mm

1,0 (1,0)

1,0 (1,0)

For picture, see

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

Check values for gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 217.3

Model 217.4

BE60.00-P-1013-01DA

Engine hood to bumper

Dimension "F20A/F20C"

mm

3,5 (1,0)

3,5 (1,0)

For picture, see

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

Check values for gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 217.3

Model 217.4

BE60.00-P-1014-01DA

Bumper to headlamp

Dimension "F26A7/F26B"

mm

2,5 (-1,5/+1,0)

2,5 (-1,5/+1,0)

For picture, see

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC

AR60.00-P-0700-01LC