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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 04:30 PM
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Identify Grill for W210 to W202 Mod

I bought a “96-99 Mercedes W210 E300 E320 E430 Front Hood Radiator Grille Grill Chrome OEM”

but I can’t tell how to mod this insert to fit my w202 grill frame. Is this the right part?

part number 210 888 0123, same part number as the video here but they are physically different. It has 3 screws on the top and one on the bottom too…..

https://youtu.be/pnOWyYWsa6M





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Can you show both grilles next to each other from the inner side
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Can you show both grilles next to each other from the inner side
What do you mean? Like this?





I also looked at dudes video again and he says, “just so you know, this w210 grill has been modified to fit the w202”. What does that mean? Lol

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Show the back side of both grilles side to side. The top grille is showing the front while the bottom is showing the back.


I feel like its an easy mod I just need to see the back sides of both grilles side by side.
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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Show the back side of both grilles side to side. The top grille is showing the front while the bottom is showing the back.


I feel like its an easy mod I just need to see the

back sides of both grilles side by side.
hows this?




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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 05:32 PM
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couple more angles. If I cut the sides how do the 4 clips go on the cutoff w210?



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My guess is it would need to be cut like this.


Once you remove your factory insert from the frame you'll get an understanding of the fitment and you'll realize its not exactly perfect and there is wiggle room.


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Originally Posted by PJmak
My guess is it would need to be cut like this.


Once you remove your factory insert from the frame you'll get an understanding of the fitment and you'll realize its not exactly perfect and there is wiggle room.

alright hope is being restored somewhat. I’ll cut the sides and top like you show. I think the bottom will be ok but I guess cutting less is better to see how it fits.


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Old Aug 10, 2022 | 05:49 PM
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I put the w202 grill over the two inserts and feom what I can tell I might get by just cutting the sides. Just not sure on the drop in but will try that first.






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So I just went for it and took my time with a cordless dremel. Came out great. Thanks @PJmak for the support!

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Lo9ks amazing and i glad it worked out.

You should have taken pics. There isnt anything out there on how to modify it
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Lo9ks amazing and i glad it worked out.

You should have taken pics. There isnt anything out there on how to modify it
yeah that’s true lol but I kinda figured I’m one of the last ones to do it so many years later. I tried to find that pdf some guy made so long ago.

if someone finds this thread and bumps it for help I’ll def help out.
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I bought a new plastic insert directly from MB 2 years ago for my 98 C43. Wasnt expensive either. Are these no longer available?
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yeah that’s true lol but I kinda figured I’m one of the last ones to do it so many years later. I tried to find that pdf some guy made so long ago.

if someone finds this thread and bumps it for help I’ll def help out.
Its all good Ill probably do this and document it. I have a brand new old stock factory grille on right now but would love an avantgarde. Where are you located by the way?

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Its all good Ill probably do this and document it. I have a brand new old stock factory grille on right now but would love an avantgarde. Where are you located by the way?

thats a beautiful car. I live in California.
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Thanks .

Im in Northern Cali in Sacramento area. Are you up here somewhere?


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Originally Posted by x463
I bought a new plastic insert directly from MB 2 years ago for my 98 C43. Wasnt expensive either. Are these no longer available?
do you have a part number and or invoice to share?
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A2028880323. I paid $36 in Sept of 2019.
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A2028880323. I paid $36 in Sept of 2019.
thats the original insert
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