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2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
removing front grill?
I saw someone on the FB that he changed his non-amg front grill to amg grill last year but cannot find that post anymore. wonder anyone here ever change their front grill. pop the hood but looks like filter cover has to be remove to access all the clips,
I think they claimed 3 hours working time. So not sure if you call that straight forward. On the receipt it says only a short check was performed. No recalibration mentioned.
I any way believe that the front camera auto calibrates itself every time it is started. I only one time had the funny incident that the front camera image was stitched into the 360° surround image rotated by 180 degrees, see the photos.
Luckily the EQS has no autopilot like Tesla, otherwise it would try to evade a tree on the left which it sees upside down on the right by steering left and crashing right into it...
2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
straight forward is like just remove some bolts without removing bumper or recalibration. Unplug all sensors are not too bad, but remove bumper is something I wouldn’t do. Just need to check how much space there for my hand to work on it. Thank you for your info, really helpful.
Originally Posted by MartinEQS
I think they claimed 3 hours working time. So not sure if you call that straight forward. On the receipt it says only a short check was performed. No recalibration mentioned.
I any way believe that the front camera auto calibrates itself every time it is started. I only one time had the funny incident that the front camera image was stitched into the 360° surround image rotated by 180 degrees, see the photos.
Luckily the EQS has no autopilot like Tesla, otherwise it would try to evade a tree on the left which it sees upside down on the right by steering left and crashing right into it...
I am also looking to change the EQS 580 SUV grille. Does anyone know how to remove the original. My local shop is usually backed up, and would like to do the job myself.
2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
Originally Posted by olearybf
Thank you for your answer. I definitly don't want to mess with airbags. Sounds like something to let the shop handle.
you need to remove the front bumper. there is no air bag sensors but many ultrasound sensors easy to remove.
SA quote 3 hr labors. but SA also said he recommend just go to bodyshop for 1/5 of the price. I am too lazy and just tell him to do it. about 1600. I should just buy a amg53.....
Last edited by guess2098; Dec 21, 2023 at 02:28 AM.
you need to remove the front bumper. there is no air bag sensors but many ultrasound sensors easy to remove.
SA quote 3 hr labors. but SA also said he recommend just go to bodyshop for 1/5 of the price. I am too lazy and just tell him to do it. about 1600. I should just buy a amg53.....
Thank you for the information. I'll check with some body shops.
I am also looking to change the EQS 580 SUV grille. Does anyone know how to remove the original. My local shop is usually backed up, and would like to do the job myself.
Let me know if you find instructions. I need to replace my front 360 camera on the emblem. I wanted to see if the disassemble can be a diy.
2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
Originally Posted by MB37
Let me know if you find instructions. I need to replace my front 360 camera on the emblem. I wanted to see if the disassemble can be a diy.
I think for your case is easier than I thought before.
here is what I would do if I were you
1. open the hood
2. unbolt and remove the light bar.
from here you can see your radar behind the mercedes star. you might able to turn the star that big round plate and remove from the grill.
you should able to unplug the connector and see if you can remove the lens.
I am not sure that not open the hood allows you to turn the star. normally counterclockwise to remove it from the grill. check YouTube to see if other class did it before
I think for your case is easier than I thought before.
here is what I would do if I were you
1. open the hood
2. unbolt and remove the light bar.
from here you can see your radar behind the mercedes star. you might able to turn the star that big round plate and remove from the grill.
you should able to unplug the connector and see if you can remove the lens.
I am not sure that not open the hood allows you to turn the star. normally counterclockwise to remove it from the grill. check YouTube to see if other class did it before
Thank you for the advice. I really appreciate the guidance.
I think for your case is easier than I thought before.
here is what I would do if I were you
1. open the hood
2. unbolt and remove the light bar.
from here you can see your radar behind the mercedes star. you might able to turn the star that big round plate and remove from the grill.
you should able to unplug the connector and see if you can remove the lens.
I am not sure that not open the hood allows you to turn the star. normally counterclockwise to remove it from the grill. check YouTube to see if other class did it before
Thanks for the tip. I'll try to get the hood open, remove any bolts and light bar. As for the back side of the emblem, the EQS as the flat MB star, and I saw other tubers having to unclip it (instead of turning clockwise) from the backside. I think it will depend on how much room I have once I remove the light bar. My other challenge is probably keeping the hood open since there's no struts.
2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
I took few photos for you. It looks like turn and also clip. I tried to remove the grill before, I stopped before disconnecting camera because the notice I can’t do this alone within 2 hr. I use a 3 iron to keep the hood open but yeah it is one big problem to keep it open
Originally Posted by MB37
Thanks for the tip. I'll try to get the hood open, remove any bolts and light bar. As for the back side of the emblem, the EQS as the flat MB star, and I saw other tubers having to unclip it (instead of turning clockwise) from the backside. I think it will depend on how much room I have once I remove the light bar. My other challenge is probably keeping the hood open since there's no struts.
So what is everybody that's switching their grills for the AMG version doing with their old one??? There are some of us that have early 2023's (non-AMD's) that came with a plain black grill without the 'stars'..... Just askin' for a friend.
2022 Taycan GTS, 2023 EQS580 SUV, 2023 EQS580 sedan
Originally Posted by ILoveNY
if it's a lease, do you have to switch your grille back before you return your car?
depends on the dealer which inspect your car. some dealer doesnt care but some do. for BMW dealer, my M5 has front lip side skirt and diffuser and trunk lip, one dealer ask me to take it off or charge me 1000 per one mod. another dealer just dont care, said they will buy the car and with those mod they can sell more $$ to next customer.
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