Remove/install rear bumper

AR88.20-P-2200MFA

Remove/install rear bumper

04.11.2019

Model

118, 177, 247

Shown on model 177

1

Screw

2

Expansion rivet

Shown on model 177 with engine 282

3

Screw

5

Bumper

4

Bolts

6

Nuts

Shown on model 247.6 with code 235 (Parking Pilot with PARKTRONIC) and removed bumper (5)

5

Bumper

8

Bracket

7

Bracket

 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

Notes on preventing damage to electronic components due to a magnetic tool

AH54.00-P-0002-01A

Topical note

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

2

Remove covers above the nuts (6).

3

Remove nuts (6).

 Use a tubular socket wrench (size 10 mm, overall length 160 mm).

4

Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.

AR40.10-P-1102MFA

5

Remove expansion rivets (2).

 Dismantling tool

*000589956300

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

*115589035900

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 under the 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

*115589035900

14

Pull bumper (5) carefully toward the rear until the 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 (Parking Pilot with PARKTRONIC)

 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 (Parking Pilot with PARKTRONIC)

 Helper required.

16

Remove bumper (5) and place down on a suitable base.

 Helper required.

17

Install in the reverse order.