GLK 350 4MATIC (204.987) V6-3.5L (272.971) (2010)
Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Customer Interest
Body - Right Rear Bumper Cover Deformed Towards Outside
Deformation in right rear bumper
Topic number
LI88.20-P-049108
Version
1
Design group
88.20 Bumpers
Date
03-11-2010
Validity
As of 2049.. .1F451000 up to 2049.. 1F460607 chassis number
Reason for change
Reason for block
Complaint:
Right rear bumper cover exhibits pinpoint deformation towards the outside. (See Figure 1)
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Cause:
One stud on the strip clamp for clipping on the bumper cover is welded on too far outwards.
This causes the collar nut to press on the stud to which the strip clamp is screwed, outwards against the bumper cover. (See Figure 1)
Remedy:
- Remove bumper cover.
- Trim collar of plastic nut using side cutting pliers. (See Figure 2)
- Carefully heat bumper cover at damaged point using a hot air gun and restore to its original shape.
- Reassemble vehicle in the reverse order.
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