Timmeh

I want to replace the grill on my ecoupe myself and I dont know how to do it. I wanted to ask is it the same exact instructions shown in this video for the w204?


Thanks

Dr-Nab

nah the grill just pulls out the lower section held in by clips shown in pic below:

https://mbworld.org/forums/4715912-post64.html

Then you have to unbolt the top piece on the hood there are a few bolts maybe 3 or 4 and just pull that down and towards you and it comes out very easy job to change the grill over.

Timmeh

Alright, I am only replacing the grill and keeping the chrome trim. Does that mean I basically open the hood and just unclip the grill right away aka. push it in and it should unclip? Because I am not replacing the top chrome trim so i shouldnt be worried about any bolts am i correct? Thanks a lot for all the help! =]

Dr-Nab

no problem, yeah that's about all you need to do then, just be a bit careful with the center clips where the ac stickers and stuff are

also when you're pulling the old grill out start from one side but put like a cloth or towel down to stop the grill from slipping back in to the clips

Timmeh

I am sorry there is just one thing confusing me. I understood that the grill unclips from the sides and the bottom (which i can see in the photo the white clips) but, I dont see any clips at the AC sticker area at the top. Please clarify if you can thanks =]

Timmeh

I understand now where the clips are for the badge do I also have to push those inwards to release them or outwards? Thanks.

Dr-Nab

Cool, just push them away from the grill and you should be good to go

Timmeh

I tried to attempt this and failed miserably to remove the grille do I pull it towards me or do I push it towards the car? Because in the tutorial for the w204 they push it in

2010_E550

you need to pull away from the car. start on one side and work your way across, slowly.