Mercedes Benz Truck GLK 350 technical problem LI88-20_P-049108 Date: 100311 Body - Right Rear Bumper Cover Deformed Towards Outside

 Mercedes Benz Truck GLK 350 technical problem LI88-20_P-049108 Date: 100311
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
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Reason for block
Complaint:
 Mercedes Benz Truck GLK 350 149
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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 Mercedes Benz Truck GLK 350 150
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