Bumper - Reinstallation of Valance Panel
85mercedes02TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: May 1985 REF. No. MBNA 88/5
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF BUMPER VALANCE PANEL MODEL 201
To withstand damage from minor impacts, the valance panel that extends below the front and rear bumper of model 201 is flexible. However, if the front or rear bumper of the car is driven over a protruding object, such as a steel rod on a parking lot curb, the rod can become caught behind the valance panel. When the car is moved in the opposite direction, the panel connected to the bumper with fastening clips and the energy absorbing bumper strip may be pulled off the bumper.
The valance panel can now be reinstalled by bolting it to the bumper according to the attached Work Instructions No. 171.
Bumper Assembly:
MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WORK INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION OF FRONT OR REAR 171
BUMPER VALANCE PANEL MODEL 201
1. Remove bumper assembly (refer to microfiche Body, assembly jobs II, job no. 88-200 or 220).
2. Remove screws on the right and left side (arrows, Figure 1).
Paired Fastening Clips:
3. Push back the paired fastening clips, starting from the outboard side (arrow, Figure 2).
4. Remove bumper strip and energy absorbing member.
Push-Pins:
5. Remove push-pins (arrows, Figure 3).
Bumper Assembly:
6. Attach the valance panel (2) to the bumper (1) with shoulder screws (a) according to Figure 4.
NOTE: Install two steel washers (b) when installing the rear valance panel. Coat the shoulder screw threads with locking compound (e.g. Loctite) prior to assembly (Figure 4).
7. Snap on the bumper strip and energy absorbing member.
8. Install bumper assembly.
1 Bumper 2 Valance panel a Shoulder screw b Steel washer c Plastic washer d Spring washer e Nut M5
Parts Information
Quantity Part Name Part Number
11 Shoulder screw 201 990 05 10
11* Steel washer 009021 008205
11 Plastic washer 201 990 18 40
11 Steel washer 000137 005203
11 Nut M5 000934 005008
*22 steel washers for rear bumper
Time Allowance
88-0050 40 Front Bumper, R & R 0.8 hour
88-0051 40 Rear Bumper, R & R 0.3 hour
(with maintenance or repair work)
02-8820 40 Bumper valance panel front and rear, Install 1.8 hours
(bumper removed)