E220CDI W210 2002 Front Bumper Removal

[StevenN]

Hi Folks
Due to animal collision and the usual rust issues I will need to remove my bumper and wings in order to action the repairs.

I could do with a step by step guide to removing the bumper to avoid any pitfalls.

If anyone has the knowledge to guide me it would help a great deal.

The weather should be getting better as soon as the drought relents and I have started to get the things together to do the repair and refinishing.

Any advice in bumper repair would be appreciated.

I am looking to use fibreglass and flexible fillers before Plastic primer and the topcoat & lacquer.
My car has the headlamp washers so I need to know if these need any special consideration?

The wings are going to get sanding back to bare metal. Marine rust remedy and lots of paint.
I know some will say that new metal is best but I can't afford that option if I can stem the rot for a while by doing a thorough job this will be fine.



Thanks in advance

Steve

 

[nick mercedes]

[Thanks in advance

Steve

If the wings are fragile getting the bumper off won't be easy, are they rusty where they meet the bumper corners?

 

[StevenN]

I believe the wings are still solid and will repair just fine.
The paint has bubbled in places and has moisture underneath but no holes.

Ta

Steve

 

[StevenN]

Has anyone got experience of the workshop manuals you can buy online?
They say that they have detailed pictures on how to disassemble things.

Ta

Steve

 

[StevenN]

Any ideas?