380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Rear Bumper: Service and Repair
Removal and installation, disassembly and assembly of rear bumper
Removal
1. Unscrew two nuts on rear center piece in trunk and two screws on rear tender left and right.
2. Remove complete bumper toward the rear.
Disassembly
3. Unscrew nuts of protective rubber rail left and right from inside bumper.
4. Pull oft protective rubber rail.
5. Remove cover for bumper joint left and right.
6. Remove two screws each on joint of panelling under bumper.
7. Remove screws on panelling of bumper and remove panelling.
8. Remove screws on bumper shells and remove shells.
9. Disassemble reinforcement.
Assembly
10. For assembly proceed vice versa.
Installation
11. For installation proceed vice versa.
Watch out for rubber discs of bumper holding bracket (body seal).