I had to replace the front grille on my 2013 E350 sedan. I only had to undo the section of the plastic directly behind the grille underneath the hood/bonnet and put aside the hood opening cable. Undo a couple clips. Shimmy out the old grille, and reverse the process. Whole process took about 1 -1 1/2 hours but only because I’ve never done this type work before. If I was a professional or proficient, probably would’ve taken about 30 minutes.
Hello, I have a question. What if the W212 has a Distronic? Do I just need to get a flat emblem for the grill instead of the one that looks like a food tray?
I was thinking of doing the same to mine... But like this one... Mine is also not the AMG... SE like this so for me..... It would make sense to change the complete bumper to the AMG spec and change the grill at the same time. Two birds.... One..... Bbbbumper!
Mercedes has made this so difficult, to deterred people from doing it , I must admit it looks nice , I will love this on my 14 plates w121 convertible.
Yes I completely agree with you.. it was indeed a lot of work. We done it on the go so you wouldn't we didn't know that it's going to be that much effort put into it.. however now we know.. ,👌👌🤟
Thanks for the question. We pushed it in from the front. Push it in roughly at 30 degrees angle and then turn it left (anticlockwise )back into place.. ;)
All this for a plastic grill. You have to take off the wheel arch liners, bumper, electronics, undercarriage protectors and etc. Why is it not just, open hood, unscrew grill and screw in new grill? The grill is about 3ft by 1 ft. I'm not installing a lift in my kitchen.
@@projectblackbeats I have to install the black (replacing the silver) front splitter. I've had three carbon fiber, identical to stock, black splitters sitting in the box for about 2 months. That is much easier but, I'm dressing it with plastic screw pins and etc. ;) Great stuff! The new Merc grill does look amazing but, unless I pay someone to do it, it "ain't" "gettin" done. (Added some dumb USA slang..What have we become?)
You can find all about these rims and where to order them by watching our another video .. link - th-cam.com/video/RCw9sBF3KyE/w-d-xo.html I would suggest you to watch this video before you order the rims as we run into some complications with the company we ordered them from.. everything will be explained in the video..
I'm half way through this job. I've got the bumper off, GTR grill in (with a bit of a gap at the bottom of the chrome). The Mercedes star badge does not fit the GTR grill. I've tried for hours, spun it every direction. The clips on the back are nowhere near touching and the star doesn't even want to fit in. Car is 2013 e400 with the "amg" 2 horizontal line factory grill. Did you have to get a new star badge (mine has distronic, so just plastic badge), or did you modify the original? Any tips greatly appreciated and I will attack it again and hopefully finish it tomorrow. What a nightmare of a job!!
Perfect video! Thank you very much for this. You explain everything very well and show every step which many don’t.🙌🏼🙌🏼
Amazingly detailed video thanks very much. It looks like a bit of a daunting job for a backyard DIY without a hoist!
What size Drill bit did you use for the drilling of the rivets, and what size rivets did you use? Thanks again for an awesome video
Excellent knowledgeable video, quite a bit of work just to change the grill
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Just changed the grill with my father in law!
We are glad that this video help you. :)
you're the best, thank to you, i did it on my w212 2014. With your video as you say "Et voilà" ^^
I had to replace the front grille on my 2013 E350 sedan. I only had to undo the section of the plastic directly behind the grille underneath the hood/bonnet and put aside the hood opening cable. Undo a couple clips. Shimmy out the old grille, and reverse the process. Whole process took about 1 -1 1/2 hours but only because I’ve never done this type work before. If I was a professional or proficient, probably would’ve taken about 30 minutes.
Hello, I have a question. What if the W212 has a Distronic? Do I just need to get a flat emblem for the grill instead of the one that looks like a food tray?
Look stunning
Thanks 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎
Looking good 😊
I was thinking of doing the same to mine... But like this one... Mine is also not the AMG... SE like this so for me..... It would make sense to change the complete bumper to the AMG spec and change the grill at the same time. Two birds.... One..... Bbbbumper!
We didn't know that it would be so time consuming so here is the result. however i agree with you, it would be much easier..
Mercedes has made this so difficult, to deterred people from doing it , I must admit it looks nice , I will love this on my 14 plates w121 convertible.
I agree with you
car builders design cars to drive not to take a part lol thats on u
How much would it take to replace the stock headlights of the w212r with the all LED ones?
How would you remove the front emblem? i want to replace with a black emblem?
The grill was not built to be removed, so much work men. Am so discouraged even though I like the AMG grill
Yes I completely agree with you.. it was indeed a lot of work. We done it on the go so you wouldn't we didn't know that it's going to be that much effort put into it.. however now we know.. ,👌👌🤟
I know a guy he change much quicker without taking out the full bumber
Good job mate, well done
i have a 2016 s550 coupe do they have a grill for my car please.
For the star installation, was it was twist in? or did you push in from the back of the grill?
Thanks for the question. We pushed it in from the front. Push it in roughly at 30 degrees angle and then turn it left (anticlockwise )back into place.. ;)
@@projectblackbeats thanks a lot
Does it affect any sensors
I have the same car but with the star grill.
Hello, I'm located in the United States but what style front bumper is that? It looks different that my US model 2014 e350
If you check in description there is a link where you can order it..
What is the wheels siZe is?
It looks so good.
18?
Great job, but the new Mercedes are so difficult that you have to remove almost everything.
There is no proper link in description where v can buy this grill kindly provide some link
www.ebay.com/itm/For-13-16-Mercedes-Benz-W212-E200-E300-E400-GT-R-Style-Front-Upper-Grille-Black/154020306772?hash=item23dc535f54%3Ag%3AP%7EMAAOSwpmZfH9CG
www.ebay.com/itm/304573007717?hash=item46e9f74765:g:dwAAAOSwNi9i2~I9
Good video boy's 💥💯💯
Thanks 💯
Very nice job. How much you charge to fix it please. Thinking of change my grill. If you can do it for me. It will be helpful to know your price.
this was a individual job. we dont work for public. :)
All this for a plastic grill. You have to take off the wheel arch liners, bumper, electronics, undercarriage protectors and etc. Why is it not just, open hood, unscrew grill and screw in new grill? The grill is about 3ft by 1 ft. I'm not installing a lift in my kitchen.
funny and yes i agree with you it was to much for a grill. :D
@@projectblackbeats I have to install the black (replacing the silver) front splitter. I've had three carbon fiber, identical to stock, black splitters sitting in the box for about 2 months. That is much easier but, I'm dressing it with plastic screw pins and etc. ;) Great stuff! The new Merc grill does look amazing but, unless I pay someone to do it, it "ain't" "gettin" done. (Added some dumb USA slang..What have we become?)
Imagine putting a new Maybach grill on a 90's C-Class. Same principle. Looks ridiculous.
Hey guys do you have the link for those alloys?
You can find all about these rims and where to order them by watching our another video .. link - th-cam.com/video/RCw9sBF3KyE/w-d-xo.html
I would suggest you to watch this video before you order the rims as we run into some complications with the company we ordered them from.. everything will be explained in the video..
nice name
Can you please give the address for this garage please, I want to get some work done
We are based in Margate, Kent, UK, but we are currently not doing any work😞
Nice job! I have thought about doing this myself with my 2015 W212s - how many hours did it actually take?
Hi, thanks for comment!!!
It should take you somewhere between 1.5h - 2.5h👍
@@ireturntoyou Great, thanks. even 2.5h sounds reasonable enough!
We tried to go over every screw and clip, so then it would make "Your" DIY job easier and quicker!!!
Hopefully you found this helpful! 😎😎😎
@@ireturntoyou very helpful, cheers .
Hi there I want to change front grill as well how much it will cost and can where it’s your garage ;
garage is not open for public, this was a individual job..
Dude i want a push button for my w212-2 can u tell me frm where to order? I’m from india
your best bet would be ebay or aliexpres
@@projectblackbeats i purchased but it did’nt worked bro
Very complicated to move grill of this w212
What year w212 is this?
I THINK IT WAS 2012
Can you use original mercedes badge with this grill ?
to be honest we dont know. :)
I'm half way through this job. I've got the bumper off, GTR grill in (with a bit of a gap at the bottom of the chrome). The Mercedes star badge does not fit the GTR grill. I've tried for hours, spun it every direction. The clips on the back are nowhere near touching and the star doesn't even want to fit in. Car is 2013 e400 with the "amg" 2 horizontal line factory grill. Did you have to get a new star badge (mine has distronic, so just plastic badge), or did you modify the original? Any tips greatly appreciated and I will attack it again and hopefully finish it tomorrow. What a nightmare of a job!!
Any reason behind this indian song in the end of the video?
No particular reason. :)
@@projectblackbeats keep going bro great content
Где находитесь ? Тоже приехал поменял бы)
Margate, Kent😎👍
А название сервиса?) как найти вас)
You can messages privately and we will give you the location.
What size are the metal rivets?
A003990949764 OEM part number👍😎
Took me 8min to replace my W212 sedan stock grille for GT style. 😂
Where are you guys based?
Uk. East kent
I found someone who change my grill for 50£ when everyone was asking for 120£ london
Where abouts are you based in the
East Kent. United Kingdom
Sorry I'm taking to dealer.
i should of watched this before ordering the grill…. fuk thats a huge process for a damnn grill smh
We hope you managed to change it. :) good luck..
W a F
So many work
Yes. It was quite detailed job.. :) not Shure if we would do it second time 😂
No.
That is w213 Model !!!!!!!!
Hi, unfortunately you are wrong, this is called W212 facelift, W213 has new type headlights, with led line in it, and some other minor differences 👍
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