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Body - Corrosion Between Underride Guard & Front and Rear Bumpe

2010 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (164.177) V8-6.3L (156.980)

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Body - Corrosion Between Underride Guard & Front and Rear Bumpe

Corrosion of threaded connection between stainless steel underride guard and front and rear bumper

Topic number                 LI88.20-P-053585

Version                       1

Design group                  88.20 Bumpers

Date                         03-25-2013

Validity                      X164 with

code (U89) Offroad appearance package code (900) Chrome package

Reason for change

Complaint:

Corrosion of threaded connection between stainless steel underride guard and front and/or rear bumper (see Figure 1).

Attachments

Cause:

Corrosion due to inadequate bolt quality.

Remedy:

Thoroughly clean underride guard with suitable polish; replace bolts

Important :

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2010 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 63 AMG (164.177) V8-6.3L (156.980)

Use plastic washers otherwise the chrome plating will be damaged when the bolts are tightened. Do not use wax!

Valid for: Damage code: 8820A, 8820B, 8810C, 8830B Damage type: 47 - corroded/oxidized

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