DIY: Removing Front Grille
03-06-2010, 09:05 PM
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Same.
After removing all the screws and tabs for the radiator cover it just wouldn't budge. I tried the finger seperation method and than CRAACK! I put a nice 3 inch crack in the center of the radiator cover from flexing it.
Even then I couldn't get it out, how did you guys manage to get the radiator cover out with those large tabs sliding under the front bumper?
03-07-2010, 07:09 PM
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I actually did the same thing...there's 2 tabs at the middle top where you cracked it thats holding it in. You have to push it out past that first before allowing some room to play with.
Same.
After removing all the screws and tabs for the radiator cover it just wouldn't budge. I tried the finger seperation method and than CRAACK! I put a nice 3 inch crack in the center of the radiator cover from flexing it.
Even then I couldn't get it out, how did you guys manage to get the radiator cover out with those large tabs sliding under the front bumper?
After removing all the screws and tabs for the radiator cover it just wouldn't budge. I tried the finger seperation method and than CRAACK! I put a nice 3 inch crack in the center of the radiator cover from flexing it.
Even then I couldn't get it out, how did you guys manage to get the radiator cover out with those large tabs sliding under the front bumper?
03-13-2010, 04:24 PM
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What kind of clips are at the bottom of the bumper, I've only pulled it out to take the headlights out in Igor's DIY. It the same little plastic clips that are on the front of the radiator cover?
03-22-2010, 01:00 AM
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So, removing the radiator cover did not go as planned with the DIY on a vert 
There's a conduit for some wires under there which I did not feel comfortable messing with. So a bumper removal seems to be the only other way. I think I'll have my dealer do it for me since I have no jack.
There's a conduit for some wires under there which I did not feel comfortable messing with. So a bumper removal seems to be the only other way. I think I'll have my dealer do it for me since I have no jack.
03-22-2010, 01:34 PM
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yeah I'm riding with the new stylish cracked radiator cover..everyone's doing it. I thought about maybe replacing it with the CF one but with my luck I would crack that too.
I think you can unbolt the reservoir that is in the way of the 2 notches above the cover. That way you can just slide it off. Then the clips on the harness connecting to the grill you just push one side with a screwdriver then the other and slide it out.
I think you can unbolt the reservoir that is in the way of the 2 notches above the cover. That way you can just slide it off. Then the clips on the harness connecting to the grill you just push one side with a screwdriver then the other and slide it out.
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04-13-2010, 05:12 PM
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yeah I'm riding with the new stylish cracked radiator cover..everyone's doing it. I thought about maybe replacing it with the CF one but with my luck I would crack that too.
I think you can unbolt the reservoir that is in the way of the 2 notches above the cover. That way you can just slide it off. Then the clips on the harness connecting to the grill you just push one side with a screwdriver then the other and slide it out.
I think you can unbolt the reservoir that is in the way of the 2 notches above the cover. That way you can just slide it off. Then the clips on the harness connecting to the grill you just push one side with a screwdriver then the other and slide it out.
As people are mentioning the back of the cover (towards back of car) right in the middle may get snagged if you don't pull it back properly. The DIY is great and only took a few minutes but I unfortunately cracked my cover as well.
Put the midnight grille on OB - looking good unless I pop the hood
04-17-2010, 03:23 PM
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Completed this lastnight with the help of my buddy who is a mechanic for Mercedes. We found it a bit easier to remove the bolts holding in the coolant resevoir tank. Otherwise, pretty simple removal/install.
