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Old 09-04-2016, 02:24 AM
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E55 AMG V8 Kompressor 2004 E 55 AMG Type: 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8 Powe
Front mesh removal

Anyone has guide to remove the front mesh
Can the fog light mesh be removed as well?

How many clips will I need got a package with 12
Old 09-04-2016, 08:30 AM
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Good question. Thinking about doing the same. Mine has some dings. Any aftermarket mesh screen around?
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The center screen comes out easily enough. Look closely and you will see clips, maybe six or eight. On the clip there is a small catch bar that you push away and the mesh comes out to the front, on mine most of the "catch bars" were broken so it came out just by pulling it forward. The clips still hold it tight despite the nackered clips. Don't know about the fog screens. It is pretty easy to shape it when it's off, I've seen them for sale on EBay too.
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Super will give it a go,, I seen a guide before just cant find it but I hear you am so scared to brake it lol...


The mesh is pretty expensive even used one,,
anyway clips ebay
10 pieces 14 US these fits..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131324607732?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Front mesh used 117$
Fog light mesh = 129 $

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I don't advise removing the front mess. It protects the heat exchanger from rock strikes. I ran without mine, thinking it was "cool" showing off my huge heat exchanger. I got a small pebble to the fins and leaked coolant everywhere. I took a pair of need nose pliers wrapped in a cloth and pulled near the tabs (away from the bumper) and it popped right out
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I don't advise removing the front mess. It protects the heat exchanger from rock strikes. I ran without mine, thinking it was "cool" showing off my huge heat exchanger. I got a small pebble to the fins and leaked coolant everywhere. I took a pair of need nose pliers wrapped in a cloth and pulled near the tabs (away from the bumper) and it popped right out
Thanks for the advice Bro but way way ahead of you. Car is parked during paint job for the same excact reason but good you mention it
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They all easy to remove

[QUOTE=Ls1toAMG;6907028]Good question. Thinking about doing the same. Mine has some dings. Any aftermarket mesh screen around?[/QUOTE

SO finally came to it lol the mesh is so.easy to remove both center and fog lights but buy some extra clips you need 14 in total if replacing them all
Center mesh clips are pain to remove since you need to squeeze them on the backside to pull them out not reachable but drilled them out carefully voila..

​​​oh and fog lights had the car for 13.months now worked under front seven times hahaha never noticed the ports under each fog lights meaning easy to replace bulbs in case without roving the whole cover

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