Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?
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Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?
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I have a C450 and trying to get the lip wrapped since i didnt get the NP.
Has anyone successfully unclipped the front splitter from the bumper? If so, please advise us
I have a C450 and trying to get the lip wrapped since i didnt get the NP.
Has anyone successfully unclipped the front splitter from the bumper? If so, please advise us
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Originally Posted by mmaldin
I have a c300 sport. Are you referring to the chrome 3 pieces on the bottom lip? If so, I replaced mine due to damage and can help you.
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Changing those parts requires putting the car on ramps or a lift and removing the front splash pan, I believe there are 6 small screws holding on the 2 sections of the splash pan. That will give access to 2 plastic rivets that fasten the center piece, they are behind the grill. Once the rivets are removed, the center piece can be pulled off and then the side pieces. If you need further detail, let me know.
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Changing those parts requires putting the car on ramps or a lift and removing the front splash pan, I believe there are 6 small screws holding on the 2 sections of the splash pan. That will give access to 2 plastic rivets that fasten the center piece, they are behind the grill. Once the rivets are removed, the center piece can be pulled off and then the side pieces. If you need further detail, let me know.
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They are those plastic expansion rivets that can be re-used. After they are removed, it is not easy to get the chrome off. I found that if you pull firmly from either end, it will start snapping off. There are eight or so plastic protrusions on the chrome(actually plastic) pieces that clip on to the bumper too. I pushed on those from behind also. It's a PITA.
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Just pulled out the old parts and popped the hood to look. The center top edge has a protrusion with a lip. If you put a flathead screwdriver where it is hung up, you will be able to lift the grill plastic above the lip. I''l post a pic shortly.
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Got them. Thanks again. The outside end of each side piece needs to be pried away enough to get something behind it ( I used a screwdriver) . Working from the outside end towards the center of the car, pull the part away and the clips will release. The last bit on the inside end has a large tab and also has to clear the lower grille so it's just a matter of working it side to side while pulling away.
Got the center wrapped. The sides have a lot going on contour wise
Never wrapped before so I watched some YouTube tutorials, carefully prepared the piece, and made my wife do it.
![Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?-photo470.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w205/331495d1542315658t-has-anyone-been-able-unclip-3-piece-front-lip-splitter-photo470.jpg)
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Meanwhile I think the OP decided "F THIS" and split!
Got the center wrapped. The sides have a lot going on contour wise
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Never wrapped before so I watched some YouTube tutorials, carefully prepared the piece, and made my wife do it.
![Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?-photo470.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w205/331495d1542315658t-has-anyone-been-able-unclip-3-piece-front-lip-splitter-photo470.jpg)
![Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?-photo37.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w205/331496d1542315658t-has-anyone-been-able-unclip-3-piece-front-lip-splitter-photo37.jpg)
Meanwhile I think the OP decided "F THIS" and split!
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Done...
![Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?-photo138.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w205/331507d1542315658t-has-anyone-been-able-unclip-3-piece-front-lip-splitter-photo138.jpg)
Huge thanks to mmaldin!
For anyone trying this, I'm not sure the whole heat shield needs to be dropped. May be able to get away with removing the front four bolts and flexing it out of the way to access the rivets.
Once the two expansion rivets are pulled, I think the rest can be worked from the front. Need to get a pry tool under the bottom edge of the center piece and pry while tugging from the front.
![Has anyone been able to unclip the 3 piece front lip/splitter?-photo138.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w205/331507d1542315658t-has-anyone-been-able-unclip-3-piece-front-lip-splitter-photo138.jpg)
Huge thanks to mmaldin!
For anyone trying this, I'm not sure the whole heat shield needs to be dropped. May be able to get away with removing the front four bolts and flexing it out of the way to access the rivets.
Once the two expansion rivets are pulled, I think the rest can be worked from the front. Need to get a pry tool under the bottom edge of the center piece and pry while tugging from the front.
Last edited by Mike5215; 05-21-2016 at 08:29 PM.
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Well, it looks good on the top side. The underside looks like a kindergarten art project. Kind of matches the parking curb scrapes down there, so that's good. I may pull them again and have a shop do them. Luckily I totally forgot the stupid expansion rivets until the heat shield was installed so I can pop them on and off pretty quick.
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Whewww awesome!
I shall try this tomorrow/monday when I wrap my lip too and i will post up. Just waiting on my 3M to arrive.
Great job Mike and Thanks for the recommendations mmalin!
I shall try this tomorrow/monday when I wrap my lip too and i will post up. Just waiting on my 3M to arrive.
Great job Mike and Thanks for the recommendations mmalin!
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Originally Posted by twickk
Whewww awesome!
I shall try this tomorrow/monday when I wrap my lip too and i will post up. Just waiting on my 3M to arrive.
Great job Mike and Thanks for the recommendations mmalin!
I shall try this tomorrow/monday when I wrap my lip too and i will post up. Just waiting on my 3M to arrive.
Great job Mike and Thanks for the recommendations mmalin!