Grill removal/disassembly
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From: Ohio
2002 c230k coupe
Grill removal/disassembly
Does anyone have experience replacing any of the 6 horizontal chrome grill trim pieces? I have one that was dented and ordered some "replacements" but they aren't exact replacements. I also wanted to replace the center vertical chrome trim. However, I can't figure out how to remove the grill so it could be disassembled. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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From: Germany
'00 S320 W220, '98 A160 W168/ sold in 2005 '86 260 E W124 '90 260E W124
There two ways to replace the chrome trim. One is to take the whole grill out and disassemlbe the part. The iother is to leave the grill in palce and force the plastic insert with the chrom trim out.
Try the second first it may work.
open the hood, detach the opener from the cable assembly, remove the center screw from the bottom of the grill, remove the 4 clips (2 each side)which hold the plastic insert in the chrome frame. Then carefully bend the lower part of the chrome frame downwards and pull the plastic grill insert out. Then slide out the defective chrome part and replace them and put the plastic back in place. The other way is to take out the whole grill by removing 4 or 6 screws on the top of the grill, hidden behind the insulation in the hood front, a little hard to get to, but then the grill come out and then remove the clips and so on
Try the second first it may work.
open the hood, detach the opener from the cable assembly, remove the center screw from the bottom of the grill, remove the 4 clips (2 each side)which hold the plastic insert in the chrome frame. Then carefully bend the lower part of the chrome frame downwards and pull the plastic grill insert out. Then slide out the defective chrome part and replace them and put the plastic back in place. The other way is to take out the whole grill by removing 4 or 6 screws on the top of the grill, hidden behind the insulation in the hood front, a little hard to get to, but then the grill come out and then remove the clips and so on
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From: Massachusetts
Mercedes-Benz 300D TURBO 1987
replacing 124 grill chrome strips
Before you go through all the pain of removing the chaulky plastic grill insert and sliding new polished aluminum trim pieces onto it, visit autorice .com and check out the S600 grill insert for 86-93 124. P.
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From: Hedgesville, WV
1990 300E 2.6
Grill insert removal
Mark:
I have a 1990 300E and replaced the original insert with a 600S style (Black plastic with 7 silver strips) from Autorice.com last June. In addition to the bottom screw and clips mentioned, the grill badge is held on by a nut that also went through the plastic insert on my 1990. You cannot just pull the insert out without removing this nut. I found it best to remove the 6 screws holding the grill in place and remove the entire grill. This will allow you to thoroughly clean everything and perhaps put a coat of wax on the painted finish under the grill as well as inside the grill. You can also replace the badge with a new one if it shows wear. They are only a few dollars. The 600S type insert does look great. Please contact me if you have any other questions.
OliverB
I have a 1990 300E and replaced the original insert with a 600S style (Black plastic with 7 silver strips) from Autorice.com last June. In addition to the bottom screw and clips mentioned, the grill badge is held on by a nut that also went through the plastic insert on my 1990. You cannot just pull the insert out without removing this nut. I found it best to remove the 6 screws holding the grill in place and remove the entire grill. This will allow you to thoroughly clean everything and perhaps put a coat of wax on the painted finish under the grill as well as inside the grill. You can also replace the badge with a new one if it shows wear. They are only a few dollars. The 600S type insert does look great. Please contact me if you have any other questions.
OliverB
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