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W209 CLK Grille Removal

• Thread starter Thread starter Ellipsis
• Start date Start date May 16, 2013
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Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209 Hi all, Recently joined the forum...my first post! Recently bought a 2002 CLK 240 Elegance (W209) and having been inspired by KillerHertz's project, I'd like to slowly add some AMG features to the car. First stage is the grille and I managed to get one off ebay. Wanted to see how it looks but I cannot remove the existing one. There are two connections on either side that I need to wedge out - how do I dislodge the bottom of the grille? Any help would be appreciated Thanks

sjmaxwell

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SUPPORTER Joined Aug 15, 2003 Messages 3,513 Location Rainham, Kent Car 2016 SL63 From what I remember you unclip the top two then roll the grill forward and down so the bottom lugs release. Note the if you are converting from a 5 bar grill two a 3 bar you will also need to replace the central bridging piece as it is a different length! OP OP E

Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209 Thanks SJ - will give it a go tonight and let you know how I get along OP OP E

Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209 Managed to get it on. Still in two minds whether I prefer the black or silver Grille!

KillerHERTZ

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Staff member Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 19,794 Location Cambs Car SL63 AMG & C220 CDi Estate Take photos of both and we will vote

clashcityrocker

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Joined Nov 17, 2011 Messages 86 Car c 180 esprit c 180k avantgarde iam also thinking of changing grille soon OP OP E

Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209 KillerHertz - good to finally meet you! I took some pics over the weekend of the new grille. Let me know what you think. It's actually an Avantgarde grille, not the AMG one - my mistake. I have attached two views of the new grille together. Also attached a 'before' pic (my CLK is the one in the foreground with the Cygnus alloys. The black grille doesn't look odd anymore - it's growing on me. Let me know what you think Thanks

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KillerHERTZ

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Staff member Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 19,794 Location Cambs Car SL63 AMG & C220 CDi Estate

Ellipsis said: KillerHertz - good to finally meet you! Click to expand...

We haven't met yet mate? I reckon you need to go for the facelift (2005+) grill myself with only 3 slats: There's one on eBay at the moment for around £100 Fresher cleaner look IMO OP OP E

Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209 Sorry... meant virtually! 3 slat definitely looks more fresh. Will have a look at the one on ebay. Another question - I know it's going to take some time to find the facelift /AMG bumpers and skirts and so I wanted to get a set of alloys in the meantime that give the Elegance a more aggressive look without it looking like mutton dressed as lamb. The Carlsson ones on the attached photo looks good. Any others you recommend?

KillerHERTZ

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Staff member Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 19,794 Location Cambs Car SL63 AMG & C220 CDi Estate Any multi spoke look great on a W209 IMO! One day I'll try and fit some AMG style VIs (I think they are called) Last edited: May 20, 2013

jasmart

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Joined Jul 27, 2012 Messages 24 Location East Sussex Car CLS 350 CDI (C218) I believe the wheels are the same as I have. Have a look at my album (sig). I've had them refurbished since taking those shots. Last weekends project was to touch up the leather paint that had cracked off of the seats. The paint from volico.de worked brilliantly.

KillerHERTZ

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Staff member Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 19,794 Location Cambs Car SL63 AMG & C220 CDi Estate

jasmart said: I believe the wheels are the same as I have. Have a look at my album (sig). I've had them refurbished since taking those shots. Last weekends project was to touch up the leather paint that had cracked off of the seats. The paint from volico.de worked brilliantly. Click to expand...

Just PM'd you - if you can reply via the email on it? OP OP E

Ellipsis

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Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 9 Location London Car CLK 240 W209

jasmart said: I believe the wheels are the same as I have. Have a look at my album (sig). I've had them refurbished since taking those shots. Last weekends project was to touch up the leather paint that had cracked off of the seats. The paint from volico.de worked brilliantly. Click to expand...

Are those the 18" AMG?

jasmart

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Joined Jul 27, 2012 Messages 24 Location East Sussex Car CLS 350 CDI (C218) yes mate, they are AMG SL55 Turbines, 18". You must log in or register to reply here.

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