SL/R230: R230 front bumper lower center mesh grille
06-04-2019, 09:49 PM
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R230 front bumper lower center mesh grille
I am trying to remove the lower mesh grille in the front bumper of my 2005 R230. The instructions that I have from Mercedes instruct me to unlatch lugs in two small holes in the grille using a suitable scewdriver. I poked around in those holes and have no idea how to unlatch the grille. I have attached the Mercedes pdf file with the instructions.
Can anyone help?
TIA, Mike.
Can anyone help?
TIA, Mike.
06-05-2019, 06:00 PM
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Mystery solved so here it is for the archives and anyone who is interested.
I learned how to remove the grille today. All of the clips/latches are easy to release from beneath the car except for the two in the far left and right corners of the grille. In order to release these two there is a hole that allows you to release them from the front of the car. The problem is that it is very difficult to know how to do it if you have never seen the latch from the inside to see how it is released.
It turns out that you just insert a small screwdriver into the hole in an almost vertical position with the tip toward the ceiling and handle to the floor. Then move the handle toward the ceiling prying down on the plastic latch inside and behind the grille while pushing out on the grille from the rear. With this it pops right out.
I learned how to remove the grille today. All of the clips/latches are easy to release from beneath the car except for the two in the far left and right corners of the grille. In order to release these two there is a hole that allows you to release them from the front of the car. The problem is that it is very difficult to know how to do it if you have never seen the latch from the inside to see how it is released.
It turns out that you just insert a small screwdriver into the hole in an almost vertical position with the tip toward the ceiling and handle to the floor. Then move the handle toward the ceiling prying down on the plastic latch inside and behind the grille while pushing out on the grille from the rear. With this it pops right out.
05-13-2020, 10:45 AM
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I would love to replace mine
. I have the regular non AMG 2020 gle350. However I dnt want to lose the illuminated star and all the other functions of the star if there are any. Perhaps in a couple of years there will be an east replacement.
