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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, Unscrew the six screws and release the latches (in front of each screw to pry up with a screwdriver) that secure the top.

-in the bottom part Unscrew the screws that secure protection and take out the rivets that attach the fender liner.

-wrenched the wheel to the side.

-wheel arches take out the caps 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 from rails (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 R172

The scheme of fastening of the front bumper Mercedes SLK-Class R172

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk behind the paneling of the rear panel Unscrew the nut.

-take out the caps and Unscrew the screws that attach the lower part.

-wheel arches take out the caps and removed the wheel arches (rear).

-move the wing flaps to the side and take out one piston on each side that attach the bumper corners to the wings.

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners themselves).

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

-snap together the connectors of electrical equipment.

the attachment of the rear bumper, Mercedes SLK-Class R172

Diagram of rear bumper Mercedes SLK-Class R172

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Mercedes SLK R170

How to remove front and rear bumper Mercedes SLK R171