Remove grille
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I haven't gotten to pop the hood on the new c yet, but on my ML there are two "pins" on top. You just follow the grill up and there are two support arms and the supports are attached by what looks like a rivet, but you just use a screw driver to pop the top up and it pulls out like a pin or tack. Then there are clips holding it to the bumper at the bottom, just push on the grill at the base back towards the engine and it pops right out. Be warned though, those "pins" at the top are kinda tricky and really flimsy, if you bust one you can always get new ones at the parts department.
I'm waiting to see if the AMG grill will fit the 300/350. It looks to be the same size opening, but the AMG grill is two pieces a top and bottom. I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.
I'm waiting to see if the AMG grill will fit the 300/350. It looks to be the same size opening, but the AMG grill is two pieces a top and bottom. I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.
Last edited by chilledbenz; Oct 15, 2007 at 12:58 AM.
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Grille removal
<< haven't gotten to pop the hood on the new c yet, but on my ML there are two "pins" on top. I'm waiting to see if the AMG grill will fit the 300/350. It looks to be the same size opening, but the AMG grill is two pieces a top and bottom. I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
The fasteners for the C grille are inside. When I lifted the hood of a showroom car I could see that the horizontal fill panel between the radiator anf the grille must be removed for access. There are several twist releases to turn and then it should release upward, from the rear first. Then the bolts holding the grille in should be visible.
<<I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
What do you mean, different hood and fenders? You are talking about the C63 , not the C Sport models. The $140 Sport grill conversion kit is a bolt-in.
The fasteners for the C grille are inside. When I lifted the hood of a showroom car I could see that the horizontal fill panel between the radiator anf the grille must be removed for access. There are several twist releases to turn and then it should release upward, from the rear first. Then the bolts holding the grille in should be visible.
<<I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
What do you mean, different hood and fenders? You are talking about the C63 , not the C Sport models. The $140 Sport grill conversion kit is a bolt-in.
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<< haven't gotten to pop the hood on the new c yet, but on my ML there are two "pins" on top. I'm waiting to see if the AMG grill will fit the 300/350. It looks to be the same size opening, but the AMG grill is two pieces a top and bottom. I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
The fasteners for the C grille are inside. When I lifted the hood of a showroom car I could see that the horizontal fill panel between the radiator anf the grille must be removed for access. There are several twist releases to turn and then it should release upward, from the rear first. Then the bolts holding the grille in should be visible.
<<I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
What do you mean, different hood and fenders? You are talking about the C63 , not the C Sport models. The $140 Sport grill conversion kit is a bolt-in.
The fasteners for the C grille are inside. When I lifted the hood of a showroom car I could see that the horizontal fill panel between the radiator anf the grille must be removed for access. There are several twist releases to turn and then it should release upward, from the rear first. Then the bolts holding the grille in should be visible.
<<I know the AMG has a different hood and fenders, so it might not fit, but looking at pictures looks close. That would solve the painting process as its glossy black with the chrome bars.>>
What do you mean, different hood and fenders? You are talking about the C63 , not the C Sport models. The $140 Sport grill conversion kit is a bolt-in.
Last edited by chilledbenz; Oct 15, 2007 at 11:20 PM.
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