E-Class (W212) 2010 - 2016: E 350, E 550
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Stumbled into a Roadblock!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:45 AM
  #1  
Diesel #2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 397
Likes: 32
From: California
2016 E 250 Bluetec
Stumbled into a Roadblock!

I wanted to change my factory grille to a E 63 S type grille which look much better i think. But right before i clicked Buy it Now, i remembered my front grille has a camera, and it looks like it is attached to the Mercedes emblem. Im guessing this is a no go right ? because im definetly not dismounting the camera front its fixed position.






The grille i want:





Reply
Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:26 AM
  #2  
Airmousam's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,258
Likes: 56
From: East coast
2010 E550 4M P2 Distronic, CLK550 Cab P2
Good catch, I just checked 55tech and no options with a camera....your grill looks pretty good tho! Cheers...

https://www.55tech.com
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2017 | 03:19 AM
  #3  
Diesel #2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 397
Likes: 32
From: California
2016 E 250 Bluetec
Originally Posted by Airmousam
Good catch, I just checked 55tech and no options with a camera....your grill looks pretty good tho! Cheers...

https://www.55tech.com
yeah i checked everywhere and there is no grille with an opening for a camera nor do they address it in the description. Im pretty sure this is not a simple mod and would require taking out the camera and placing it back, so ill skip it.

I do like my grille but the E 63 version looks better in my opinion.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2017 | 03:22 PM
  #4  
cocobeex's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 818
Likes: 79
From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
2014 E550 4MATIC TUNED - Turbo Upgraded Stage 3
Originally Posted by Diesel #2
yeah i checked everywhere and there is no grille with an opening for a camera nor do they address it in the description. Im pretty sure this is not a simple mod and would require taking out the camera and placing it back, so ill skip it.

I do like my grille but the E 63 version looks better in my opinion.
I got mine long time ago.

they are out there.
you gotta keep looking.




Attached Thumbnails Stumbled into a Roadblock!-p_1507536.jpg  

Last edited by cocobeex; Feb 19, 2017 at 03:26 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2017 | 08:12 PM
  #5  
Diesel #2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 397
Likes: 32
From: California
2016 E 250 Bluetec
Originally Posted by cocobeex
I got mine long time ago.

they are out there.
you gotta keep looking.




Oh well looky there. Did you install it yourself ? Because it seems like the camera is attached to the emblen so how do you take out the grille without taking out the camera and putting it back on ?
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2017 | 08:36 PM
  #6  
cocobeex's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 818
Likes: 79
From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
2014 E550 4MATIC TUNED - Turbo Upgraded Stage 3
Originally Posted by Diesel #2
Oh well looky there. Did you install it yourself ? Because it seems like the camera is attached to the emblen so how do you take out the grille without taking out the camera and putting it back on ?
I didn't install myself, body shop did it for me.

I am not that handy, so I watched them do it...
My star emblem has got Disctronic sensors (radar) in the back.
So, bodyshop used my original one.

As i know they had to take off the star, also the camera.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2017 | 05:59 PM
  #7  
Diesel #2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 397
Likes: 32
From: California
2016 E 250 Bluetec
Originally Posted by cocobeex
I didn't install myself, body shop did it for me.

I am not that handy, so I watched them do it...
My star emblem has got Disctronic sensors (radar) in the back.
So, bodyshop used my original one.

As i know they had to take off the star, also the camera.
Oh alright, i should probably do this mod in reverse instead of buying the grille yet. Ill find a body shop to take a look at the grille and the camera and explain to me the process and if its not to much of a hassle i will order the grille. It looks damn nice though, i love the way yours look.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 10:19 AM
  #8  
blegthbloo's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 580
Likes: 62
From: Maryland
2013 E550 4Matic
I bet you the camera snaps into place with clips... wouldn't be surprised, with all the clips MB puts on our cars lol
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

 
story-4

7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:49 PM.

story-0
New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's updated GLE 63 S and GLS 63 bring a new-generation V8, subtle design revisions, and familiar supercar-rivaling performance figures.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-17 12:52:51


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-2
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-3
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-5
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-7
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE