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Hi - just purchased a E350 2012 cabriolet with 32k miles. The rear convertible lid chrome piece needs replacement. Dealer wants $1200 for this trim piece. I was lucky to find it on ebay ebay link but it arrived BENT in half from UPS
OE/OEM Part Number 2077500081, A2077500081
Question 1 - if anyone has a lead on one of these please let me know.
Question 2 - if anyone has removed one before I would appreciate advice on how to remove. (Mine is raised up about a quarter of an inch off the rear "lid" in the middle; I may try to remove and heat it up and try to correct). I see it has a few clips. It appears it comes with a rubber gasket/seal.
What I've done so far on the car:
- Replaced rear differential seal
- New continental tires
- in process of replacing the wood trim pieces on both doors and drivers seat adjustment controls
I appreciate and advice/feedback. I'm glad I found this forum.
Brad
I have the coupe version and same year. A link where I shared what I did for my vehicle is available below. Generally this is a fairly quiet forum but we definitely do try and help each other maintain and get longevity out of our vehicles. I also chose continental tires, a post I did on that is below as well.
Be forewarned that it is likely your plastic coolant lines between engine and turbos will need replacing. So if ever you see a pool of coolant under the vehicle probably one or more have given out (in the E550 there are 4 plastic lines, it could be less in the E350). Also with the age of our vehicles hopefully your control arms / sway bar link is in good shape as well as other. I also had to replace my radiator and hose last season. Always one or two things to get fixed on the vehicle but it runs really well and fun to drive.
I have the coupe version and same year. A link where I shared what I did for my vehicle is available below. Generally this is a fairly quiet forum but we definitely do try and help each other maintain and get longevity out of our vehicles. I also chose continental tires, a post I did on that is below as well.
Be forewarned that it is likely your plastic coolant lines between engine and turbos will need replacing. So if ever you see a pool of coolant under the vehicle probably one or more have given out (in the E550 there are 4 plastic lines, it could be less in the E350). Also with the age of our vehicles hopefully your control arms / sway bar link is in good shape as well as other. I also had to replace my radiator and hose last season. Always one or two things to get fixed on the vehicle but it runs really well and fun to drive.
Hey, just chimin in about the E350. I've got a 2013 E350 Coupe, and this person appears to also be on the US. The M276DE35 featured in the 350 models for Mercedes around the 2011+ time period is naturally aspirated. Hopefully the coolant lines won't be an issue.
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