papashango

I received my SLS AMG style grille the other day and planning to install it today.

But I can't seem to find the instructions for doing so anywhere, as they didn't come with the grille.

Is it easy or hard to do this DIY? Does it require bumper removal and what not? What sort of tools will I need? Instructions would be greatly appreciated.

AkaSigFreak

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...structions.pdf

papashango

Holy frick...seems more complicated then what I originally thought by removing the air intakes and all .....

05 MB Komp

It is a pretty easy job. You can pull the intake hoses right off and then remove the plastic piece on top of the grill.

Should take you 15 minutes.

bringtherain

lol don't trip. the air intakes are held on by clips. Its a 10 second job.

C300BLK

Yes dont worry, its quite an easy thing to do. took me about 15 mins the first time I tried it. You'll be fine

papashango

Thanks guys! It was actually quite easy, just had to go with it! Love the new grille, looks awesome. :

snowmuch

Give us a picture xD! I'm looking to change my grill for a Sls style as well

papashango

Here's it installed on the car.




I personally love the way it looks. Goes well with the lip and the contrasting scheme the rest of the car has going.

frogs9497

Really like the 1 fin look. Do you have any side profile pictures? Also, where did you purchase it?

frogs9497

The instructions mention removing wiring on the radiator cover prior to removal, which naturally scares me. Anyone know about this?

snowmuch

You don't have to.

bringtherain

its literally moving a cable, wire is incorrect. its a black insulin sleeved cable thats thick enough to take 5-6 cuts at it with a scissor before snapping it in half. dont worry.

Scat01

Looks great, nice upgrade...

**Off topic** - Not sure who recommended this on here, but I tried it after my trip back from South Carolina a couple weeks ago and your picture reminded me....BUGS - take a dryer softener sheet, hose the front of your car off, wet the sheet and gently wipe using a back and forth motion very lightly, no pressure required, the bugs literally just "melt away" - one of the best tips I have had in a long time, no effect on the paint at all....

papashango

I do a lot of highway driving (20,000 km's in 4 1/2 months) between Calgary and Edmonton so bugs are pretty much always there. The automatic car washes here have a bug spray that you can use before entering the wash which pretty much melts away the bugs as well. Works great, but thanks for your tip, because I like using the coin operated, hand wand car washes.