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 Reason for change Reason for block Complaint: Mercedes Benz Truck GLK 350 149 Right rear bumper cover exhibits pinpoint deformation towards the outside. (See Figure 1) Attachments 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 reve...