C217 Tail Light and Trim Removal from Trunk?
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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.
thanks!
tom
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.
thanks!
tom
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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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Here's underside of camera cover. See attachments for tail lamp & trim.
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