Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 342

AR88.20-P-2200GJ

Remove/install rear bumper

6.4.99

MODEL

163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 with CODE (U49) Styling package

MODEL

163.174

P88.20-2090-09

Remove/install

1.1

Separate antenna of emergency call system
E-Call connector

Only with E-call emergency call system,

code 349. The connector is located behind
the side flap of the right C-pillar paneling at
the jack socket point.

2

Unscrew screws (A) on energy absorber
retaining straps at bottom of cross member

2 each.

*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

3

Pull cover strip off of screws (B) at top of
bumper

Velcro strips

4

Unscrew screws (B) at top of bumper

*BA88.20-P-1005-01B

5

Pull bumper to the rear and remove

Do not damage paintwork/wiring harness.

Installation: Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps.

6.1

Remove rubber seal of antenna of emergency
call system E-Call on right at body

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

Code 349.

7.1

Disconnect connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a. Remove left rubber seal at body.

8

Install in the reverse order

Bumper

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA88.20-P-1005-01B

Screws, rear bumper to frame

Nm

8

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AR88.20-P-2200GK

Remove/install rear bumper

26.2.01

MODEL

163.113 #A as of 289565,

163.113 #X as of 754620,
163.154 #A as of 289565,
163.128 /157 /175

P88.20-2200-09

Remove/Install

1.1

Disconnect antenna connector of E-call
emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

The connector is located behind side flap on
right C-pillar paneling at vehicle jacking point.

2

Remove panelings (1)

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Installation wedge

*115589035900

3

Remove screws (2)

*BA88.20-P-1008-01B

4.1

Remove nut for dirt trap retaining strap from
vehicle underbody

Only if present

*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

5

Pull bumper toward rear and remove

Do not damage paint/wiring harness.

Pull directly over clips (arrows) and

detach from bracket.

Installation: Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps

6.1

Remove rubber seal for E-call emergency call
system antenna from body at right

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

7.1

Detach connector from Parktronic system

Only with Parktronic system (PTS), code

220a.

Remove left rubber seal from body.

8

Install in the reverse order

Bumper

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA88.20-P-1008-01B

Screw for rear bumper on mount

Nm

8

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Detachable body components, underride guard

Number

Designation

Model 163
as of
1.9.01

BA88.30-P-1004-01A

Nut for retaining strap on mud guard on vehicle
underbody

Nm

6

Long wedge

115 589 03 59 00

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AR88.20-P-2200GI

Remove/install rear bumper

11.4.97

MODEL

163.113 #A up to 289564,

163.113 #X up to 754619,
163.154 #A up to 289564,
163.154 #X up to 716524,
163.136 /172 with CODE (849) Spare wheel carrier/spare wheel

P88.20-0369-09

A

Nuts

B

Nut

E

Nuts

C

Screws

D

Spare wheel carrier consoles

Remove/Install

1.1

Disconnect antenna connector of E-call
emergency call system

Only with emergency call system E-Call,

code 349.

Connector is located behind side flap of right
C-pillar paneling at jack mounting point.

2

Unscrew nuts (A)

On vehicle underbody behind cross

member

3

Unscrew nut (B)

On vehicle underbody behind cross

member

4

Unscrew bolts from spare wheel carrier
console

Do not damage bolt thread

Bolts fastened with nuts (A) can be driven

out from the rear of the cross member.

5

Remove spare wheel carrier consoles (D)

6

Remove 3 panels from bumper

Do not damage paint. Do not break off

clips.

Long wedge

*115589035900

7

Unscrew bolts (C) from bumper

*BA88.20-P-1007-01B

8

Unscrew nuts (E) from bumper

*BA88.20-P-1006-01B

9.1

Remove nut from rear mud guard

Only if present

*BA88.30-P-1004-01A

10

Remove bumper

Do not damage paintwork on vehicle and

bumper.

Completely turn spare wheel carrier to

rear (maximum clearance for bumper). Pull
bumper to rear and then lift out upward
between spare wheel carrier and vehicle.

Installation: Align bumper at tailgate and

at taillamps

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