Depending on the year and configuration of the attachment locations can vary.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, Unscrew the two screws and take out the two clips that secure the upper part.

-Unscrew the screws that attach the lower part.

-remove the grille fog lights.

-for grilles Unscrew the two nuts.

-wrenched the wheel to the side.

-wheel arches Unscrew two screws on each side and removed the wheel arches (the front part).

-attach the fender liner to the side and Unscrew two screws on each side holding the bumper corners to the wings.

-with the assistant pulls the bumper forward (look for wires).

-switched the hoses to the headlight washers (if any).

-release the connectors on the Parking sensors, fog lights, temperature sensor (if any).

 the attachment of the front bumper Mercedes SLK-Class R171

The scheme of fastening of the front bumper Mercedes SLK-Class R171

 

Rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk and remove the rear side trim.

the side casings, in the inner part of the wings, Unscrew two screws on each side.

-the plating of the rear panel Unscrew three nuts.

-take out the rivets that attach the lower part.

-in the wheel wells, Unscrew the screws and peel the fender liner (rear part).

-move the wing flaps to the side and Unscrew one screw on each side (spun upwards) holding the corners of the bumper to the wings.

-with the assistant pulls the bumper backwards (look for wires).

-snap together the connectors of the equipment (if any).

the attachment of the rear bumper, Mercedes SLK-Class R171

Diagram of rear bumper Mercedes SLK-Class R171

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Mercedes SLK R170

How to remove front and rear bumper Mercedes SLK R172