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How to Remove the Rear Bumper on a Mercedes A-Class?

Model: Mercedes Classe A W168 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Rear bumper

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the rear bumper on a Mercedes A-Class, a very simple operation. First, open the trunk lid. Then, remove the indicated rubber plugs and unscrew the bolts underneath them with a 8mm wrench. Next, remove the clips located inside both wheel wells, unscrew the 2 bolts in the same position, and the last ones located at the lower edge. Once this is done, grasp the bumper from one of the 2 sides and start to disengage it from the frame. To install the replacement, follow the reverse procedure.

Updated on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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