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Old 02-01-2011, 04:21 PM
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Grill Replacement

Forgive me if this has been covered elsewhere but some A$$ backed up into my wife while she was parked at the mall yesterday and damaged the grill. Where would be the best place for a cost effective, stock, replacement?

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Old 02-01-2011, 04:26 PM
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pictures? where are you located?
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If that doesn't work out, I also have one. I replaced the stock with an AMG style and now even have another all black one coming, so the original is very available. I am in Michigan. I can also send a video pan if you wish.

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Mine is the same as above.. no damage other than 35k miles worth of normal use.

I can take some pics.. maybe tonight?

I'm in the other corner of the US.. Oregon
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Well, the wife sent me a pic and you will notice that the grill is actually not damaged, per se. It seems to be pushed inward, as you can tell by the gaps in the front between it and the bumper. This is the first I have seen of this, what do you guys think?
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PSh!.. pops right back out..
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Thanks - Figured as much. Hopefully it isn't actually broken, I will know more tomorrow.
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just line up the tabs on the bottom and it will snap back in place.
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Best wishes for an easy fix...save yourself some $$ just in time for April
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As others have said just line up the tabs and pull it toward you.
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Grill fixed - thanks fellas.
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This has happened to me, at least once, for the past two winters. NYC FTL.
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Worst city in the world to park in, but in its defense this did happen in CT. But, I bet we can attribute it to a posh CT'er/Ex-NYer in their SUV.

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