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Want to change the grill on my 14 e class. Does front number have to come off?

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Old 04-11-2014, 01:20 PM
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Want to change the grill on my 14 e class. Does front bumper have to come off?

Hey guys just ordered a e63 single bar front grill for my 14 e class sport model . I've heard the front bumper has to come off ?

Thanks in advance

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Yes, it does. The grill is mounted with rivets and only removable if you pull the entire bumper.
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just curious, how much was the grill?
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just curious, how much was the grill?

They are available on ebay and are a little over 200 bucks shipped. It is a subtle upgrade. It might stand out more if the grills were painted a light silver like the amg models.
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$ 220 from 55tech.com. It was here within 3-4 days. I may plasti dip it
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That's a lot less than I thought, but I guess it is just plastic. Is this a DIY project or do you need a body shop?
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Yeah I am curious - I would love to have the E63 look on my front.
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Well from all the Info , body shop has to be involved as front bumper has to come off

http://www.55tech.com/collections/w212-2014-2015
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Found this older thread with DIY instruction
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/367064-diy-removing-w212-front-grill.html

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Originally Posted by thefisch
Found this older thread with DIY instruction
http:// https://mbworld.org/forums/s...d.php?t=367064
Link working for anyone else ?
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Link fixed. Trouble posting from my phone.
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Link fixed. Trouble posting from my phone.
An chance you know if the 14 model bumper comes off the same way ?
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Originally Posted by usamuscle
An chance you know if the 14 model bumper comes off the same way ?
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ont-grill.html
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Originally Posted by usamuscle
An chance you know if the 14 model bumper comes off the same way ?
Sorry, I have no clue. I don't have a 14 and I've never tried this on my 11. You could compare the pictures and steps in the other thread for the earlier model to your own car. If everything looks the same it may work. It would take less than 30 minutes to find out. If not, then follow the instructions linked right above this post by GregTR.
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man! really? the whole crackin' bumper for a grill? must be a nice grill......
looking forward to seeing it mounted

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