Body Kit [2 of 2]
Applies to vehicles with a towbar- Take the new lower section from the kit.
- Apply tape to the outside of the bumper cover, opposite the markings on the inside. Do this to protect the paint from the saw when cutting out the cut-out for the tow hitch.
- Saw according to the markings. The shaded surface is to be removed.
Note! Do not damage the painted surface of the bumper cover. Cut so that the raised edge on the inside remains. The raised edge marks the cut-out.
- Remove the tape.
- Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file.
Applies to all models
- Take the new spring nuts from the kit and install on both sides of the spoiler.
Applies to vehicles with parking assistance
- Clean using isopropanol.
- Allow to dry.
- Apply a thin and even layer of activator to the cleaned surfaces. Use: 8637076 Activator.
- Allow to dry for a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes before painting
- Paint the sensors with the colour code of the vehicle. Only apply one layer.
Caution! Protect the connection's contact surfaces from paint. Too many layers of paint can result in the function partially or totally disappearing.
- When the paint has dried, reinstall the sealing rings.
- Locate the markings, x 2, on the inside of the new lower section.
- Mark the center with a scribe.
- Drill holes in the centers of the markings using a - 3 mm (7/64) diameter drill bit.
- Drill out the holes. Use a -10 mm (25/64") diameter drill bit.
- Enlarge the holes in the lower part using a hole cutter. Use: special tool 9997234.
- Place the hole tool's support sleeve on the inside, and the cutting part on the outside of the lower part.
Installing new spoiler
Applies to all models
- Secure the new spoiler.
Applies to vehicles with parking assistance
- Clean the surfaces where the holders are to be located using isopropanol and wipe dry.
- Apply a thin and even layer of activator, part no: 8637076 to the cleaned surfaces and allow to dry for approx. 10 min.
- Take the 2 holders from the kit.
- Clean the surfaces with cleaning cloth, part no: 9192678.
- Allow to dry.
- Apply a thin and even layer of activator, part no. 8637076, to the cleaned surfaces and allow to dry for at least 10 min.
- Carefully paint the hole edges the appropriate colour.
- Remove the protective film from one side of the double-backed tape.
- Press the anti-chafing protector into place.
Illustrations A and B
- Cut off the holders with tape on the long side so that a result is achieved according to illustration B.
- Insert the centering tool in the holder.
- Remove the remaining protective film.
- Press the holders into place using the centring tool on the bumper cover.
Note! The holders must be installed turned so that the cut side is facing up. The holders must be installed horizontally and parallel with the bumper cover.
Illustrations A and B
- Replace the plastic nuts for the plastic spring nuts from the kit on both sides, front and rear.
Installing rear bumper cover
Applies to all models
Illustrations A and B
- Connect the connector to the number plate lighting and to the parking assistance connector, if applicable.
- Use new screws from the kit.
Removing front bumper's spoiler
- Remove air baffle.
Illustrations A and B
- Remove the spoiler and place to one side.
- Clean the marked areas on both sides of the new spoiler using isopropanol and wipe dry.
Illustrations A and B
- Remove the protective tape from the anti-chafing protection.
- Press the anti-chafing protection into place.
- Repeat the above for the other side.
- Take the new spring nuts from the kit and install on both sides of the spoiler.
Installing new spoiler
- Use new screws from the kit
Installation of the bumper cover
- Reinstall the bumper cover.
- Connect the cable for the engine heater, if applicable. Route and clamp it in the same way as it was installed before. Replace cut cable ties with new ones.
Note! Do not clamp the cable directly to AC pipes, fuel lines, brake pipes or power steering hoses and pipes. Make sure the cable does not chafe against sharp edges or moving parts in the engine compartment.
- Reinstall the front wheels and torque tighten the wheel nuts:
Step 1: Wheel to wheel hub, 20 Nm
Step 2: Wheel to wheel hub, 110 Nm
- Pull up the high-pressure nozzle from the bumper casing and install the covers on both sides.
Installing new sill panel
- Assemble the new sill panels.
- Replace all clips.
- Install the rubber strip from the old panel on the new.
- Press in the new panel in the bottom sill. Make sure all catches engage.
- Get new clips from the kit and secure the panel in the lower edge.
- Repeat steps 80 - 82 for the other side.
Installing new panel fender edges
- Get the new panel and new clips for the fender edge from the kit.
- Install new clips in the panel.
- Get new clips from the kit and install these around the fender edge.
- Reinstall the fender liner.
- Get new clips from the kit and press in to the fender liner.
- Press the fender liner with clips in the fender edge clips.
Ensure that the clips click into place properly.
- Press in the new panel on the fender edge. Make sure all catches engage.
- Use new screws from the kit
- Repeat steps 83-90 for all fender edges.
- Download software for the parking assistance function