Help Removing Grill
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W212 2011 E-350 4Matic
I suggest searching under "Grille Removal" you'll get a few posts
basic "pop" n "drop" part
but here's something from one of our member DerSpeed
who also posted a fantastic article Grille Chrome Removal
1. Open hood.
2. Place hands at the very bottom of the grille and carfully, but forcefully push it toward the radiator. There are on the bumper that insert just under that strip of black plastic in the lower grille. I should have taken photos, but it was so fast and easy.
3. At this point, look at each end of the top of the grille. There is a tab on each side (like a hinge) that slides into the point of the bumper piece that meets the hood (look in my chrome removal post and you will see the tabs on the grille). Slide those out of their slots.
4. On top of the grille there is a pice of plactic with a little screw-head-looking thing. You shouldn't have to mess with that until the grille is ready to be replaced. That screw is connected to a bar thing that fits into the upper grille. It's really not an issue, but upon replacing the grille, the little slots have to line up behind the grille.
It's really easy. Once you push the grille in and hear the tabs pop out of the slots, it will be self-explanitory.
basic "pop" n "drop" part
but here's something from one of our member DerSpeed
who also posted a fantastic article Grille Chrome Removal
1. Open hood.
2. Place hands at the very bottom of the grille and carfully, but forcefully push it toward the radiator. There are on the bumper that insert just under that strip of black plastic in the lower grille. I should have taken photos, but it was so fast and easy.
3. At this point, look at each end of the top of the grille. There is a tab on each side (like a hinge) that slides into the point of the bumper piece that meets the hood (look in my chrome removal post and you will see the tabs on the grille). Slide those out of their slots.
4. On top of the grille there is a pice of plactic with a little screw-head-looking thing. You shouldn't have to mess with that until the grille is ready to be replaced. That screw is connected to a bar thing that fits into the upper grille. It's really not an issue, but upon replacing the grille, the little slots have to line up behind the grille.
It's really easy. Once you push the grille in and hear the tabs pop out of the slots, it will be self-explanitory.
Last edited by syrAMG; May 20, 2008 at 12:19 PM.
. I didn't realize I had a couple of typos though.
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Thanks much for sharing, buddy-O.
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I am hoping to get a Remus exhaust very soon. I am always willing to help out. I know how frustrating it is to see mods on a car and the owner wants to keep everthing secret.
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'14 GLK250 Diesel
Please report back - I too find the resistance on the lower part of the grill substantial enough that I'm worried about breaking one or more of the tabs. Let us know how it went for you....
