Remove/install front bumper

AR88.20-P-2000LW

28.02.2019

Model	205
Model	253
Model	293

Modification notes

22.03.2018

Special tool changed.

Operation step 8

P88.20-4194-07

Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterieur)

1	Bumper		17	Outside temperature sensor
2	Screw

P88.20-4195-09

Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterieur)

1	Bumper		4	Left front to liner
3	Expansion rivet		5	Right front to liner

P88.20-4196-09

Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment Exterieur) and with code U60 (Active hood (Pedestrian protection))

1	Bumper	6	Bolts
4	Left front to liner	7	Electrical connector
5	Right front to liner	8	Pedestrian protection sensor

Shown on model 205 with code 501 (360° camera)

1	Bumper
9	Electrical connector

P88.20-4198-04

Shown on model 205 with code 5U3 (AIRPANEL)

1	Bumper
10	Electrical connector

P88.20-4207-04

P88.20-4197-09

Shown on model 205 with code P76 (Standard equipment, Exterieur)

1	Bumper	13	Bolts
11	Left front to	14	Catch
12	Right front to

Shown on model 205 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)

1	Bumper
15	Air duct
16	Radar sensor

P88.20-4208-12

 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 hood.
2	Disconnect ground line from battery.	Model 293 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR54.10-P-0003EQ
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR54.10-P-0003LW
3	Mask off left front fender (11), right front fender (12) and lamp units in area of bumper (1) using suitable tape.
4	Remove Mercedes star.	Model 205 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 205 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
			AR88.40-P-4050LW
5.1	Remove front engine compartment lining and center engine compartment lining.	Model 205
			AR61.20-P-1105LW
5.2	Detach front engine compartment lining in area of bumper (1).	Model 253 Model 293
		Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
6	Remove outside temperature sensor (17).	Model 205
7	Unscrew bolts (2).	Model 205
8	Remove expansion rivets (3) from left front fender liner (4) and right front fender liner (5).	 Dismantling tool	*000589956300
9	Press left front fender liner (4) and right front fender liner (5) to side and remove screws (6).	 Long wedge	*115589035900
10	Detach protective strips in area of bumper (1) on right and left.	 Carefully detach protective strips. Otherwise, the protective strips can be damaged.
11	Disengage bumper (1) from left front fender (11) and right front fender (12).
12	Detach electrical connector (7).
13	Detach electrical connection (9).	Model 205, 253, 293 with code 501 (360° camera)
14	Disconnect electrical connector (10).	Model 205, 253 with code 5U3 (AIRPANEL)
15	Remove screws from left lamp unit and right lamp unit.	Model 253 Model 293
		 Installation: Observe gaps.
		Model 293Radiator grille to headlamp at side	*BE60.00-P-1004-01OA
		Model 253.1/9 Model 253.3Bumper to headlamp, side	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
16	Remove bolts (13).	 Model 205.064/086/087/088/089/264/286/287/288/289/364/386/387/388/389/464/486/487/489 Remove five screws (13).
		 Model 253 Remove three retaining clips instead of the three screws (13) in the center.
17	Release bumper (1) from arrests (14).	Model 205
		 Installation: Observe gaps.
		Engine hood to radiator trim/soft nose	*BE60.00-P-1003-01BB
		Protrusion of radiator trim/soft nose, engine hood	*BE60.00-P-1004-01BB
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
18	Remove bumper (1).	 Installation: Model 205, 253, 293 with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) Model 205, 253, 293 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) Ensure that the air deflector (15) is located below the radar sensor (16). Otherwise the driver assistance system can fail.
		 Model 205 Installation: Observe gap dimension.
		Model 205Engine hood to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1005-01BB
		 Feeler gauge	*129589032100
	Check
19	Check impact absorber for damage.
Topical note	General information on the impact absorber		AH88.20-P-1000-01A
		If damage is present,
		
		Replace impact absorber.
20	Check pedestrian protection sensor (8) for any type of damage.	Model 205, 253, 293 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))
Topical note	Notes on pedestrian protection sensor	Model 205, 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AH91.60-P-0001-01A
		If damage is present,
		
		Replace pedestrian protection sensor (8).
		Model 205 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection)) Model 253 with code U60 (Active Bonnet (Pedestrian protection))	AR91.60-P-0950LW
21	Install in the reverse order.
	Calibrate
22	Calibrate 360° camera with diagnosis system.
		Model 293 with code 501 (360° camera)	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 205 with code 501 (360° camera) Model 253 with code 501 (360° camera)	AD00.00-P-2000-04B