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Dec 12, 2008 | 07:19 PM

CSlater21

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Install Help Needed

Hey guys.

I just picked up some parts for my C55 and needed a little help on the installs.

1. K&N Air Filters (I have looked but cant find anything)
2. CLK Grille (I have the grille. What else do I need and how to do it)

Thanks in advance.

Dec 12, 2008 | 07:24 PM

trbo2nr

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If your airboxes are like the C32, it's just a matter of removing the screws from the airbox and replacing. The grill comes out fairly easy too. The grill takes less than 5 minutes and airboxes I'd say five minutes each- max. It's really not that bad.

Dec 16, 2008 | 07:35 PM

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Thanks for the reply...

I was under the impression that I needed to purchase a different latch for the hood... Is this correct? I already have the flat hood badge.

Dec 16, 2008 | 07:49 PM

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if you have a c55 maybe, i remember something about the CLk needing a longer latch bc of the grille. Since it is the same front end, that may be the same. I know MikeGPR03 has one, pm him about it.......

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:46 PM

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You will need a different hood latch. To get to the air filters you will need to remove the front cover on the Airbox then pull the complete Airbox out flip it around and the torx screws will be there (2 filters).

Dec 17, 2008 | 01:02 AM

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Thank you sir!

So the only part I will need is the hood latch?

Dec 17, 2008 | 10:05 AM

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Thank you sir!

So the only part I will need is the hood latch?

No problem, yes all you need is the hood latch. You need to change the piece of plastic that goes from the radiator support to the grille, which should come with the grille. If you you the flat emblem make sure that the bottom of the emblem the (screw) isn't to long and runs into that plastic piece. If it does simply open a small hole in that small plastic grille support. Then the hood will close with no problems. Also depending on the grille you will need to remove the chrome strip that is on the hood about six plastic nuts no biggie.

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Dec 17, 2008 | 10:31 AM

hooleyboy

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we really need a "sticky" on how to do this.

Dec 17, 2008 | 10:39 AM

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The filters are easy once you know how to do it, just use the right tool. C55asleep?, any plains on getting back into an AMG?

Yes, i do have my eye on a certain 2005 amg model that i might jump in for the incoming year lets see how things go.

Dec 17, 2008 | 10:47 AM

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Sorry for the Hijack: Dyno-Comp in Scottsdale AZ built this car, I knew it was for sale or going to be before it ever hit the net. (Insider info) it has a nice set of Renntech monolites on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...t_33923wt_1135

Dec 17, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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CSlater21

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Anyone suggest a place to pickup the new latch?

Part No?

Online site?

Thanks

Dec 17, 2008 | 08:39 PM

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Here is an excellent thread from a few years ago (with pictures) to show you exactly how to change to the CLK Grille for a C55.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ood-badge.html

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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Here is an excellent thread from a few years ago (with pictures) to show you exactly how to change to the CLK Grille for a C55.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ood-badge.html

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Thank you so much for that... I dont know why that didnt pull up when I did my many searches....

Thanks again.