Grill removal - 08' ML320
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98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Grill removal - 08' ML320
Has anyone removed the grill on one of these vehicles?I know there are the 2 push pins on top and the bolts on both sides.My concern is with the 3 "clips" on the bottom section of the grill.Do they just pop-off or is there something else I should be aware of? I am removing my sivler grille in order to paint it.Thanx in advance ! 
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It's actually the hardest part of the removal. They clip onto the bumper really tight. The center one is easy, it's the ones on the sides that gave me a hard time.
It took two of us to remove them. I was holding the clip, and my friend was popping them off carefully with a screw driver. Once he un-clipped them from the bumper, I removed them before they snapped back onto the bumper.
Take your time and be patient. You also need small hands & skinny arms to get in :-).
What color are you painting it? I have the black standard grill I removed from our ML350. Let me know if you want it.
Good luck.
It took two of us to remove them. I was holding the clip, and my friend was popping them off carefully with a screw driver. Once he un-clipped them from the bumper, I removed them before they snapped back onto the bumper.
Take your time and be patient. You also need small hands & skinny arms to get in :-).
What color are you painting it? I have the black standard grill I removed from our ML350. Let me know if you want it.
Good luck.
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From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
It's actually the hardest part of the removal. They clip onto the bumper really tight. The center one is easy, it's the ones on the sides that gave me a hard time.
It took two of us to remove them. I was holding the clip, and my friend was popping them off carefully with a screw driver. Once he un-clipped them from the bumper, I removed them before they snapped back onto the bumper.
Take your time and be patient. You also need small hands & skinny arms to get in :-).
What color are you painting it? I have the black standard grill I removed from our ML350. Let me know if you want it.
Good luck.
It took two of us to remove them. I was holding the clip, and my friend was popping them off carefully with a screw driver. Once he un-clipped them from the bumper, I removed them before they snapped back onto the bumper.
Take your time and be patient. You also need small hands & skinny arms to get in :-).
What color are you painting it? I have the black standard grill I removed from our ML350. Let me know if you want it.
Good luck.
