GL450 X164 few upgrades with Part Numbers
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#178
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So is there any reason why these illuminated grille stars wont fit on the 2007 - 2012 GL450's?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated....c100290.m3507
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated....c100290.m3507
#179
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So is there any reason why these illuminated grille stars wont fit on the 2007 - 2012 GL450's?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated....c100290.m3507
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated....c100290.m3507
#181
Is the emblem the same size from the x164 GL450 and GL550? I've been tinkering about the idea of installing the illuminated emblem and stumbled on this thread. There's a lot of less expensive ones nowadays on Amazon and eBay. So basically anything that fits a GL class X166 should fit with a little modification on our x164 GL550?
#182
Is the emblem the same size from the x164 GL450 and GL550? I've been tinkering about the idea of installing the illuminated emblem and stumbled on this thread. There's a lot of less expensive ones nowadays on Amazon and eBay. So basically anything that fits a GL class X166 should fit with a little modification on our x164 GL550?
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Last edited by Jason B; 09-27-2018 at 04:36 AM.
#187
Yeah but you have a GL350... I think the GL550 is a different size. I may be wrong because I'm new with this too, but I've been doing a lot of research and comparing pictures. The x164 GL550 has a 9" star and I think the other GL's have a 7" star, which is why the newer emblems fit because it's still the same size. I posted some pictures from my prebprev post for reference
#188
Hi, I had to add a little more velcro, but your absolutely correct they are a lifesaver. My friend left a 5lb bag of ice in the bag, and it melted... all fluid caught in the tray... disaster averted....
#189
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I have an illuminated star ready for install: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated...z/142844013814
It's 12v. Do I need to add anything or could I tap into the park light wire? What did others do?
And, what's the best way to remove the old star emblem from the grille?
It's 12v. Do I need to add anything or could I tap into the park light wire? What did others do?
And, what's the best way to remove the old star emblem from the grille?
#191
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#192
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I have an illuminated star ready for install: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Illuminated...z/142844013814
It's 12v. Do I need to add anything or could I tap into the park light wire? What did others do?
And, what's the best way to remove the old star emblem from the grille?
It's 12v. Do I need to add anything or could I tap into the park light wire? What did others do?
And, what's the best way to remove the old star emblem from the grille?
#193
Junior Member
Hi Wally AMG,
I came across this old post of your about replacing the grill star emblem on your 2012 GL450. Your post has been the only one I've been able to find where this was successfully completed. As a matter of fact I haven't been able to find a post on how to remove the darn thing. My question is did you replace it with a star that was fitted for a 2013 GL450 (X166) if so was it OEM or aftermarket?
Thanks in advance
I came across this old post of your about replacing the grill star emblem on your 2012 GL450. Your post has been the only one I've been able to find where this was successfully completed. As a matter of fact I haven't been able to find a post on how to remove the darn thing. My question is did you replace it with a star that was fitted for a 2013 GL450 (X166) if so was it OEM or aftermarket?
Thanks in advance
#195
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Found on Amazon. GL450 2010 is 18.5 diameter -
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Hi Wally AMG,
I came across this old post of your about replacing the grill star emblem on your 2012 GL450. Your post has been the only one I've been able to find where this was successfully completed. As a matter of fact I haven't been able to find a post on how to remove the darn thing. My question is did you replace it with a star that was fitted for a 2013 GL450 (X166) if so was it OEM or aftermarket?
Thanks in advance
I came across this old post of your about replacing the grill star emblem on your 2012 GL450. Your post has been the only one I've been able to find where this was successfully completed. As a matter of fact I haven't been able to find a post on how to remove the darn thing. My question is did you replace it with a star that was fitted for a 2013 GL450 (X166) if so was it OEM or aftermarket?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Zipher; 08-13-2023 at 08:23 PM.
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#199
The Weathertech definitely look like a better fit/quality. The thing about all these protectors is they hide what you are trying to protect. And, in my view, they turn the luxury look into a utility look. So, I think putting the carpeted floor mats over the protective mats helps and, of course, they can easily be taken out when driving in bad weather or where they are likely to get dirty. That said, I do have a pet cover on my second row seats and cargo area. But floor mats can more readily be replaced if they get too dirty or damaged to clean.
#200
I agree. I think the flares are more for appearance purposes - more aggressive and call attention to wider stance of the tires. But I think it looks better without the flares.