Removing Hood Star
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Removing Hood Star
Okay......I was lowering my garage and the garage snapped the hood star and only the ball and a little bit of the pedestal is left. I got the grille plug but I don't know how to remove what's left. Can anyone help?
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'00 S320 W220, '98 A160 W168/ sold in 2005 '86 260 E W124 '90 260E W124
in order to get out the remains of the star, you need adjustable pliers normally used for plumbing. You grip the parts you can see from the inside of the grille, and pull (hard) downwards and then turn it about 90 degrees or so, and the part can be pushed through the hole.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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From: Treasure Coast
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hood star
To get the whole hood star/emblem assembly off, turn the two underside prongs counterclockwise 1/4 turn (typical left to loosen)and then lift out from the top. Normal finger pressure will do it, and pliers will help if its hot from running the car.
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From: DC
2011 E550 4matic
Too easy
Wow…30-seconds old emblem gone, new badge installed. Thanks!
