2007 CLK550 removing the shell from hood
10-06-2018, 11:23 AM
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2007 CLK550 removing the shell from hood
Can someone please explain to me how to remove the "shell" from the hood where the sprayer nozzles are located as I need to clean them. When the hood is opened, I can see 3 hex screw to unscrew. After removing them i'm not sure how to pull the "shell" so I don't to break it. Any help would be really appreciated. The online videos i've seen so far are for the w208. can't find any 2007 w209 CLK related video.
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10-06-2018, 02:12 PM
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When you look into the shell you should see around the clip releases what you need to gently press with a flat screwdriver to be able to lift the hood grill with the washers. The problem is - most likely you will break the most of them since the plastic is very brittle. Nothing can be done to avoid it unfortunately.
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10-06-2018, 02:58 PM
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Top of the hood. Around perimeter of the grille. Probably 8-10 in total, don’t remember exactly. Don’t punish yourself if you’ll manage to break them 
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fanfan (10-07-2018)
10-06-2018, 03:07 PM
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Thanks for the prompt reply. I did manage to break one and that’s why I discontinued the process last time as I wasn’t sure. Your replies have given me more confidence to attack the job and remove the shell. Thanks again for the valuable Info.
