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Old 04-28-2013, 09:30 AM
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Front bumper removal

Hi, Does anyone have instructions on removing the front bumper please, as I want to check the parking sensor connections.

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https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...e-install.html

Just did this two weeks ago myself. See post #18. The "pivot bracket" is a bit tricky but you'll get it when you see it. Helps with two pairs of hands to handle the bumper cover. Have fun!
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Originally Posted by midnightz
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...e-install.html

Just did this two weeks ago myself. See post #18. The "pivot bracket" is a bit tricky but you'll get it when you see it. Helps with two pairs of hands to handle the bumper cover. Have fun!
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On the pdf documents (AR88.20-P-2000GZ), where is the 4 bolt and 5 bracket picture shown on the car?

On the pdf document (AR88.10-P-1310GZ), can you remove the liner to access the parking sensors and not remove the bumper?
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You'll see the bolt and the bracket after you remove the fender liners. It's the tricky bracket I mentioned earlier. They (L&R) hold the bumper cover to the fenders.

You'll have to take the cover off to access the sensors IIRC. They are sandwiched between the cover and the impact absorbing foam. It's not a difficult job. It took two of us about three hours.

How would you check the sensors? My service rep told me which one was bad when the car was in service .
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Originally Posted by midnightz
You'll see the bolt and the bracket after you remove the fender liners. It's the tricky bracket I mentioned earlier. They (L&R) hold the bumper cover to the fenders.

You'll have to take the cover off to access the sensors IIRC. They are sandwiched between the cover and the impact absorbing foam. It's not a difficult job. It took two of us about three hours.

How would you check the sensors? My service rep told me which one was bad when the car was in service .
Wow, 3hrs, seems easy on the diagrams. With regard to sensors take one out at a time and try with a good one that I will buy in advance.
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Please do you have information on how to replace the bumper?

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