C217 Tail Light and Trim Removal from Trunk?

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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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C217 Tail Light and Trim Removal from Trunk?

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Does anyone know how to remove the chrome strip and the inner tail lights from the trunk of an S550 Coupe? I have MY17 C217 and I want to vinyl wrap both the chrome strip and the tail lights. I tried it without removing them and I'm unhappy with the results; there are tight inside corners of the light just under the chrome trim. I've seen online that other MB models use both double-sided tape AND clips on the chrome trim, and I don't want to start pulling on it without knowing where any clips might exist. Even a factory diagram would help a lot.



Bonus points if you know how to remove the rear logo and camera COVER (not just the chrome logo) - I've seen the video showing to push in the "side tabs" to slide away the complete cover, but mine does NOT have those side tabs, for some reason.

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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 09:55 PM
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I dont know, But you need to take the trunk top liner off and you will see all the back Then You will know. I think the strip will be clips but I dont know which way they go
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 02:42 PM
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Here's underside of camera cover. See attachments for tail lamp & trim.



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Taillamp trunk lid.pdf (464.4 KB, 281 views)
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trunk lid panel.pdf (1,004.1 KB, 281 views)
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Gap dimensions.pdf (1.61 MB, 249 views)
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 10:59 PM
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Exactly what I needed! Thank you!
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