Procedures

AZ88.00-P-0001-02GZ Converting Front Bumper
- up to model year 08







Only with code (220) Parktronic system (PTS)
1. Clip outer left front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/1), center left front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/2), inner left front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/3), inner right front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/4), center right front center ultrasonic sensor (B8/5) and outer right front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/6) into brackets on AMG front apron (1) as shown in picture at top.

Previously check whether a decoupling ring (transparent silicon ring) is installed on all PTS ultrasonic sensors.

Only with code (600) Headlamp cleaning system
2. Clip HCS [SRA] frame (headlamp cleaning system) (3) into AMG front apron (1) with spring (4), left and right (see arrows in magnified section at right bottom).

Ensure that HCS [SRA] frame (3) is seated correctly in left and right cutouts on AMG front apron (1).

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3. Install HCS [SRA] carrier (6) on axles in internal component and hook in spring (4) as shown in picture (arrows in magnified section at top right).
4. Fasten HCS [SRA] frame (3) to AMG front apron (1) with retaining clips (5).

HCS [SRA] carrier (6) is different for left and right side.







5. Clip clips (24 each) for fastening vent grille into AMG front apron (1) (see circles).

Openings of clips should point in direction of travel.

6. Insert left reinforcement (8), center reinforcement (9) and right reinforcement (10) into AMG front apron (1) as shown on picture.







7. Fasten left reinforcement (8) and right reinforcement in AMG front apron with three expansion rivets (11) each and with two retaining clips (5) each.

Shown on left reinforcement (8).







8. Fasten center reinforcement (9) in AMG front apron with four expansion rivets (11) and three retaining clips (5) as shown in picture.







9. Insert right impact absorber (12) and left impact absorber into AMG front apron as shown in figure.

Shown on right impact absorber (12).







10. Clip plastic nuts (15) from bottom into brackets (17) on left and right in basic carrier (14).
11. Screw adjusting screws (16) into plastic nuts (15) on left and right.

Do not screw adjusting screws (16) completely into plastic nuts (15); allow adjusting screws (16) to extend approx. 3 threads.

12. Slide clip nuts (18) (6 each) onto basic carrier as shown in magnified section at bottom.







Only with wheel well covers
13. Fasten wheel well covers to AMG front apron (1) on left and right with three bolts (20) each.

Only with wheel well covers
14. Fasten wheel well covers to AMG front apron (1) at bottom with one expansion rivet (19) on left and right.

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15. Carefully install basic carrier (14) on catch lugs on AMG front apron (1) and arrest.

First arrest basic carrier (14) in upper area of AMG front apron (1) and then in lower area in left reinforcement (8), center reinforcement (9) and right reinforcement (10).

16. Fasten basic carrier (14) in AMG front apron (1) with two expansion rivets (11) each.
17. Fasten basic carrier (14) in AMG front apron (1) with two blind rivets (13) each.







18. Position bolt covers (21) on AMG front apron (1).

Bolt covers (21) should be fastened precisely when positioned initially. The holes for the bolts M6x20 mm (22) should match the bolt cover (21) and the AMG front apron (1). It is not possible to use the double-sided adhesive tape more than once.

The shape of the bolt covers (21) varies, thus preventing mix-up.

19. Fasten AMG front apron (1) to base carrier (14) with four bolts M6x20 mm (22).







20. Fasten AMG front apron (1) in air inlets on left and right to basic carrier (14) with one expansion rivet (11) each.







21. Only with code (220) Parktronic system (PTS)
- Route PTS wiring harness (23) in present cutouts in basic carrier (14) as shown on figure and fasten to fastening shackle (circles) in basic carrier (14) as shown in picture.
- Connect PTS wiring harness (23) to the four outer PTS sensors.
- Fasten right front engine compartment/bumper connector (X26/36) to basic carrier (14) on right (see arrow in magnified section at top right).

22. Only with code (619) Cornering illumination or front fog lamp
- Route cornering illumination/front fog lamp and temperature sensor wiring harness (24) in present cutouts in basic carrier (14) and fastening shackles (circles) in basic carrier (14).
- Guide cornering illumination/front fog lamp connector (25) to cornering illumination/front fog lamp cutouts according to magnified sections on top left and right.
- Fasten left front engine compartment/bumper connector (X26/32) to basic carrier (14) on left with present clip as shown in picture (picture at top left).

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23. Clip outside temperature display temperature sensor (B14) into basic carrier and connect to cornering illumination/front fog lamp wiring harness and temperature sensor (24).







24. Insert center impact absorber (26) into basic carrier.

Ensure that center impact absorber (26) is seated correctly in right and left impact absorbers. Center impact absorber (26) is arrested in left and right impact absorbers using two lugs.

Only with code (220) Parktronic system (PTS)
25. Connect PTS wiring harness (23) to inner left front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/3) and inner right front PTS ultrasonic sensor (B8/4).

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26. Check whether seal (28) is seated correctly on left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2), seal if necessary and install cable strap around seal (28).
27. Connect AMG wiring harness (27) for front fog lamp each to left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2).

The left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2) differ and are marked according to the vehicle side (arrows), the AMG wiring harness (27) for the front fog lamp should point toward the outside in the installed state.







28. Install four each sheet metal nuts (29) on cutout for left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2) in AMG front apron.
29. Position left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2) each from front on AMG front apron and connect AMG wiring harness (27) with cornering illumination/front fog lamp connector (25).

Left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2) are marked according to the side of the vehicle (arrow).

Illustrated on left fog lamp (E5/1).







30. Insert left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2) from front into AMG front apron (1), align and fasten with bolts (31).

The adjusting screw (30) should be positioned at bottom.







31. Install chrome rings (32) on left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2).







32. Hook tow eye cover (33) with check strap (34) into AMG front apron (1) and clip in tow eye cover (33).

Only with code (600) Headlamp cleaning system







33. Clip both HCS [SRA] covers (35) into HCS [SRA] carrier and align in center of AMG front apron (1).

The HCS [SRA] covers (35) should be flush with the paneling and have a uniform gap all-round. Proper opening and closing must be ensured. The HCS [SRA] covers (35) are different for the left and right side.

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34. Clean contact surface on left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37) on AMG front apron (1).

The area to be glued on the AMG front apron (1) should be free of dust and grease. For cleaning, use mixture of IPA (Isopropanol alcohol) and water with a ratio of 50 : 50.

35. Remove protective foil from bonding surfaces on left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37).
36. Position left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37) in corresponding recesses in AMG front apron (1) and press on firmly.

The left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37) are different for the left and right side.

When initially positioning the left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37), the cover must be seated correctly on the AMG front apron (1). It is not possible to readjust the left horn cover (36) and right horn cover (37). Detaching the left horn cover (36) or right horn cover (37) again would destroy them.

Clip grille of upper center air inlet (38) and lower center air inlet (39) into AMG front apron (1) on vehicle after installing, adjusting and aligning AMG front apron (1).

Clip grille of left air inlet (40) and right air inlet (41) into AMG front apron (1) only after adjusting left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2).

37. Fasten license plate molding to AMG front apron (1) with 4 bolts.