DIY: How to remove front bumper (W210)
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DIY: How to remove front bumper (W210)
REFERENCE DRIVER SIDE FENDER WELL
TO MAKE THE JOB EASIER JACK UP THE FRONT END AND REMOVE THE WHEELS.
WHEEL WELL INNER COVER. LOCATE (3) 8mm SCREWS/BOLTS
YOU ONLY NEED TO REMOVE ONE 8mm SCREWS. CIRCLED IN RED
PULL COVER TO ACCESS SLIDER AND INNER BOLT
PULL SLIDER TOWARD YOU TO LOOSEN THE LATCH THAT CONNECT THE UPPER FENDER TO THE BUMPER
LOOK INSIDE AND YOU WILL SEE A 10mm NUT (SCREW/WASHER COMBO). REMOVE IT.
Last edited by Peter_02AMG; Jul 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM.
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PART 2
REMOVE AUX FAN GRILL COVER. REMOVE TWO PLASTIC PHILIP ON TOP
REMOVER DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT 13mm NUT
BECAREFULL NOT TO LET THE NUT DROP INSIDE. HAVE A MAGNET HANDY JUST INCASE. ONLY THE NUT COME OFF, THE BOLT IS CONNECTED TO THE BUMPER COVER AND IT GOES THROUGH THE METAL BUMPER SUPPORT. IT ALSO USE TO ALIGN THE BUMPER WHEN REINSTALLING IT.
REMOVE PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER SUPPORT 13mm NUT
AGAIN, BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET IT DROP
REMOVE (2) 8mm BOLTS ATTACHED TO HEADLIGHT ASSY
DO THE SAME TO PASSENGER SIDE.
ONCE YOU LOOSEN THE BUMPER DISCONNECT THE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO, FOG LIGHTS AND OUTSIDE TEMP PROBE LOCATED IN THE SMALL LOWER GRILL NEXT TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOG LIGHT.
IT VERY SIMPLY AND ONLY TAKE ME LESS 30 MIN TO REMOVE IT
IF YOU RUN INTO ANY PROBLEM JUST PM ME, I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP
GOOD LUCK!
Last edited by Peter_02AMG; Jul 24, 2008 at 10:49 PM.
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Nice DIY Peter. Its the exact same procedure on my E430 except the sliders I had to push forward towards the headlight to release and I was able to do the job without removing the wheels. Glad I didn't because my 4 piston 355mm Brembos don't look quite as sweet as your 6 pistons and I'd probably get jealous.
Thanks for posting the DIY. You helped me out.
Thanks for posting the DIY. You helped me out.
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Nice DIY Peter. Its the exact same procedure on my E430 except the sliders I had to push forward towards the headlight to release and I was able to do the job without removing the wheels. Glad I didn't because my 4 piston 355mm Brembos don't look quite as sweet as your 6 pistons and I'd probably get jealous.
Thanks for posting the DIY. You helped me out.
Thanks for posting the DIY. You helped me out.
The reason I remove the wheels is it much easier to access the bolts and nuts without having to start the engine to turn the wheel. I try it once with the wheel on and it take me longer since there very limited room between the wheel well and tires.
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Tks so much
Thankyou, knew the thread was there, appreciate it,now the question is should i replace the front fairing? my rear hood deflector and side pillars are carbon fibre, should I replace the bumper cover and air damm in carbon, who makes that?
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THANKS FOR THE INSTRUCTION PETER,I HAD A LITTLE BUBU WITH MY FRONT BUMPER THIS MORNING WHITCH NEED TO REMOVE MY BUMPER OFF TO SEND TO BODY SHOP,THANKS AGAIN.
P.S. I HAVE A 02 E430 WITH THE SAME BRAKE SET UP LIKE YOURS, ALONG WITH 19 INCH WHEELS,MEGNA FLOW MUFFLER, ALMOST SAME SUSPASION SET UP,SPRINT BOOSTER AND SOME OTHER STUFF FOR THE INSIDE,BUT I AM LOOKING FOR THE CARBON FIBER FRONT LIP,TRUNK LIP AND PILLER COVER,PLEASE GUIDE ME WHERE I CAN LOCATE THESE PARTS AND SUGGSTION FOR MORE EXHAUST UPGRADE,THANK YOU SO SO VERY MUCH.
CHRIS
P.S. I HAVE A 02 E430 WITH THE SAME BRAKE SET UP LIKE YOURS, ALONG WITH 19 INCH WHEELS,MEGNA FLOW MUFFLER, ALMOST SAME SUSPASION SET UP,SPRINT BOOSTER AND SOME OTHER STUFF FOR THE INSIDE,BUT I AM LOOKING FOR THE CARBON FIBER FRONT LIP,TRUNK LIP AND PILLER COVER,PLEASE GUIDE ME WHERE I CAN LOCATE THESE PARTS AND SUGGSTION FOR MORE EXHAUST UPGRADE,THANK YOU SO SO VERY MUCH.
CHRIS
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Do i need to remove the front when i'm changing the headlights?
I'm finally going to do a attempt to change my stock lights to the clear glass projectors i bought this spring
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I'm finally going to do a attempt to change my stock lights to the clear glass projectors i bought this spring
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very nice post. I need some work done on my front bumper. (I let the gf drive the car and she well you know...), and I would like to replace the AMG clear lenses. does anyone know where I can get the AMG lenses without paying $1,000 to the dealer?
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did I mention they are $1,000 each for the drivers and passengers side.
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LOOK INSIDE AND YOU WILL SEE A 10mm NUT (SCREW/WASHER COMBO). REMOVE IT.[/QUOTE]
where is this bolt ?
LOOK INSIDE AND YOU WILL SEE A 10mm NUT (SCREW/WASHER COMBO). REMOVE IT.[/QUOTE]
where is this bolt ?
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This was SO HELPFUL to me and the hubby. Saved us $130 bucks. He was able to loosen the cover with the instructions, slide the old unit out and put the new one in. If we had found these instructions earlier, it would have saved us some labor time! Got my Headlight assembly off of Ebay - brand new assembly with bulbs- $220.00
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Well, why would I think a W210 would be like a W211? ... mainly because I'm so new to this that I thought (hoped?) there might be some similarity. Your reply was very helpful to me and I thank you very, very much! best regards, Harry
