SL/R231: "Tippy" Front Emblem
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From: Pachuta, MS
2015 SL400
"Tippy" Front Emblem
All,
Was washing the SL the other day and noticed my MB badge on the top of the nose seemed "loose"...it was tipping front to back like it wasn't fully fastened onto the nose. Bought a new badge, took the old one off, and IT DOES THE SAME THING. I press down and it looks as though the plastic nose flexes to the point that the badge doesn't fully click in...anyone else see this? Does it need a light tap or something more? Kind of irritating.
John
Was washing the SL the other day and noticed my MB badge on the top of the nose seemed "loose"...it was tipping front to back like it wasn't fully fastened onto the nose. Bought a new badge, took the old one off, and IT DOES THE SAME THING. I press down and it looks as though the plastic nose flexes to the point that the badge doesn't fully click in...anyone else see this? Does it need a light tap or something more? Kind of irritating.
John
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2020 GLC300 -2014 Sl550 - 1997 SL600
All,
Was washing the SL the other day and noticed my MB badge on the top of the nose seemed "loose"...it was tipping front to back like it wasn't fully fastened onto the nose. Bought a new badge, took the old one off, and IT DOES THE SAME THING. I press down and it looks as though the plastic nose flexes to the point that the badge doesn't fully click in...anyone else see this? Does it need a light tap or something more? Kind of irritating.
John
Was washing the SL the other day and noticed my MB badge on the top of the nose seemed "loose"...it was tipping front to back like it wasn't fully fastened onto the nose. Bought a new badge, took the old one off, and IT DOES THE SAME THING. I press down and it looks as though the plastic nose flexes to the point that the badge doesn't fully click in...anyone else see this? Does it need a light tap or something more? Kind of irritating.
John
The recessed area where the emblem sits should look like this pic below. Are the those holes on your front end enlarged?
The clips should be tight. You may have to “pull” them from the bottom to get them to cinch down and clip in.
How did you get the old one off? If it was pried off at any point the holes may be damaged. But hopefully you just need to pull them tight. The bumper might be flexing not allowing the clips to pop in place. Bumper may have to come off 🙁
Last edited by crconsulting; Jun 15, 2022 at 05:59 PM.
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Holes look the same, so they don’t look damaged or enlarged. The area on the badge posts that are supposed to snap past the holes don’t appear to want to snap down, so yes it almost is like they need to be pulled down…the plastic keeps flexing. I may try and lube the posts and see if that helps. Crap. I’m wondering if my bumper has been resprayed and the holes are now slightly too small…
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Holes look the same, so they don’t look damaged or enlarged. The area on the badge posts that are supposed to snap past the holes don’t appear to want to snap down, so yes it almost is like they need to be pulled down…the plastic keeps flexing. I may try and lube the posts and see if that helps. Crap. I’m wondering if my bumper has been resprayed and the holes are now slightly too small…
The clip should be real tight and cinch at the very top. You can kind of see where the clips lock in on the picture below. (see red circles)
Last edited by crconsulting; Jun 15, 2022 at 06:21 PM.
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Closer inspection shows what looks like a very small crack in the lower part of the larger key hole. My guess is some one stole the original and there was damage, etc. I think taking off just a bit with a round file may get it, along with possibly some thin automotive double sided tape to make sure. It’s always something!
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Closer inspection shows what looks like a very small crack in the lower part of the larger key hole. My guess is some one stole the original and there was damage, etc. I think taking off just a bit with a round file may get it, along with possibly some thin automotive double sided tape to make sure. It’s always something!
If one hole is cracked all the way through, 3M VHB Tape may be a better “temporary” solution.
Good Luck.
Last edited by crconsulting; Jun 15, 2022 at 06:40 PM.
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Closer inspection shows what looks like a very small crack in the lower part of the larger key hole. My guess is some one stole the original and there was damage, etc. I think taking off just a bit with a round file may get it, along with possibly some thin automotive double sided tape to make sure. It’s always something!
Gary
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No kidding...I've had 40 something cars in my lifetime and have been a hack DIY mechanic for most of that time and it never fails...I don't think I've ever had a "perfect" car! Maybe the CX-9 we got new years ago...maybe... I buy used mostly so there is always something that needs attention!
