HOW TO: Fit an Avantgarde/S600 grill (W202)

KillerHERTZ · 01-05-2007, 11:07 PM

Recently I have been getting many PMs from new members asking for the pictures on my old HOWTO thread.

As I cant edit the existing thread, I have tweaked & re-uploaded the images, MODs, please can you delete the existing one from the HOWTO section & replace it with this?

HOW TO: Fit an Avantgarde Grill on a W202 (Very easy Mod that is a must for all W202 owners)

-Time taken 15-20 Mins
Tools required:
-8mm Socket, Small Philips screwdriver, Pliers.

Parts required:
-Avantgarde Grill (Also known as an S600 grill) £29 + £10 P&P from MatrixCar, EuroCarParts, or other dodgy eBay versions.

Id personally recommend the MatrixCar one, after 4 days it had arrived from the Fatherland for only £39 (via PayPal) & its OEM quality!

I am writing this guide AFTER I had installed the Avantgarde grill, so for the first few shots it includes the Avantgarde instead of the old one!

Removing the old grill
1: With the bonnet open, locate the 8 bolts under the existing grill (see Red dots), 2 ether side and 4 along the top - use an 8mm socket to unscrew them.

The 4 side ones are easy to remove (as long as they arent rusted like one of mine which was hell to remove! - Use some WD-40 to easy them free), the 4 along the top are in groups of 2 which also hold in a pair of plastic covers which will fall down - be ready to catch them!

2: With the bolts removed, gently tug the old grill out, carefully guide the bonnet handle through the vents.

3: Once its all clear of the car, place the grill face down and pull off the old clips and note their postions & keep them safe:

With all the clips off, remove the bottom screw in the centre

4: Pull out old grill from the metal surround - this can be a pain!

5: Now to fit the new grill, again this can be difficult to get the grill part into the metal surround, I recommend sliding it in from one of the sides, if this doesnt work - carefully use a pair of pliers to bend the 4 'C' shaped clip mounts on the surround so you can pull the old grill free.

Before you re-attach the clips, screw in the bottom Philips screw to insure the grill is centred correctly. Place clips back on (small on the sides, 4 big ones on the top.

Refitting
6: With the grill all back together, push it gently back onto the bonnet (clean the area 1st),

Make sure to remember to feed to bonnet opening handle through the 2nd strip! - see below

7: Screw all the bolts back in - remembering to include the 2 plastic covers.
If you cant work out which one goes on which side: (part numbers on them)

Drivers Side:
202 887 01 99
Passenger Side:
202 887 01 98

8: Close the bonnet and admire your much younger looking motor!

This thread is dedicated to the memory of M193 CLX who is no longer with us.

High-Lo · 01-05-2007, 11:28 PM

An excellent HOWTO and the one I used when I fitted my Avantgarde grille to my 202. Job well done

gina2201 · 10-05-2007, 12:26 PM

Brilliant!! Looks pretty simple (ish) I may have a go over the weekend with mine!

Howard · 10-05-2007, 10:33 PM

You will need a spanner or a socket .... girls don't have those !!

nigel cross · 10-05-2007, 11:30 PM

careful, you don't know what you don't know

NW_Merc · 11-05-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel cross

careful, you don't know what you don't know

Then what I don't know won't hurt me

crockers · 11-05-2007, 10:17 AM

Well I never Knew I didn't know until I forgot it

gina2201 · 18-05-2007, 12:50 PM

I've done it!

Actually my brother decided HE wanted to do it so I helped

Was a piece of cake!

Pictures to follow.....from a very happy girly!
Thanks for the HOWTO, brilliant, it really is simple, even a girl can do it

Old and new:

Dieselman · 18-05-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gina2201

I've done it!

Actually my brother decided HE wanted to do it so I helped

Made him a cuppa half way through....

Quote:

Originally Posted by gina2201

Was a piece of cake!

Pictures to follow.....from a very happy girly!
Thanks for the HOWTO, brilliant, it really is simple, even a girl can do it

Seriously, that looks loads better, well done..!!

pluggers · 18-05-2007, 07:12 PM

looks a whole lot better now, more modern

gina2201 · 18-05-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluggers

looks a whole lot better now, more modern

And it looks like the cars changed colour, from blue....to black, MAGIC!

gurpz · 18-05-2007, 07:32 PM

Amazing how something like a grill can change the WHOLE cars appearance, looks fantastic

You got any more mods in the pipe line ?

gina2201 · 18-05-2007, 07:35 PM

Erm no, not really...what could I do next? Nothing too major, like the car pretty much as it is really. But the grill made it look alot better, (grey = bad), more modern and nice

gurpz · 18-05-2007, 07:39 PM

Rear facelifted light clusters has been mentioned alot maybe something to think about ?

gina2201 · 18-05-2007, 07:43 PM

Yes, they are a possibility! On my list!

01-05-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
KillerHERTZ Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W202 C240 Sport Posts: 7,602	HOW TO: Fit an Avantgarde/S600 grill (W202) Recently I have been getting many PMs from new members asking for the pictures on my old HOWTO thread. As I cant edit the existing thread, I have tweaked & re-uploaded the images, MODs, please can you delete the existing one from the HOWTO section & replace it with this? HOW TO: Fit an Avantgarde Grill on a W202 (Very easy Mod that is a must for all W202 owners) -Time taken 15-20 Mins Tools required: -8mm Socket, Small Philips screwdriver, Pliers. Parts required: -Avantgarde Grill (Also known as an S600 grill) £29 + £10 P&P from MatrixCar, EuroCarParts, or other dodgy eBay versions. Id personally recommend the MatrixCar one, after 4 days it had arrived from the Fatherland for only £39 (via PayPal) & its OEM quality! I am writing this guide AFTER I had installed the Avantgarde grill, so for the first few shots it includes the Avantgarde instead of the old one! Removing the old grill 1: With the bonnet open, locate the 8 bolts under the existing grill (see Red dots), 2 ether side and 4 along the top - use an 8mm socket to unscrew them. The 4 side ones are easy to remove (as long as they arent rusted like one of mine which was hell to remove! - Use some WD-40 to easy them free), the 4 along the top are in groups of 2 which also hold in a pair of plastic covers which will fall down - be ready to catch them! 2: With the bolts removed, gently tug the old grill out, carefully guide the bonnet handle through the vents. 3: Once its all clear of the car, place the grill face down and pull off the old clips and note their postions & keep them safe: With all the clips off, remove the bottom screw in the centre 4: Pull out old grill from the metal surround - this can be a pain! 5: Now to fit the new grill, again this can be difficult to get the grill part into the metal surround, I recommend sliding it in from one of the sides, if this doesnt work - carefully use a pair of pliers to bend the 4 'C' shaped clip mounts on the surround so you can pull the old grill free. Before you re-attach the clips, screw in the bottom Philips screw to insure the grill is centred correctly. Place clips back on (small on the sides, 4 big ones on the top. Refitting 6: With the grill all back together, push it gently back onto the bonnet (clean the area 1st), Make sure to remember to feed to bonnet opening handle through the 2nd strip! - see below 7: Screw all the bolts back in - remembering to include the 2 plastic covers. If you cant work out which one goes on which side: (part numbers on them) Drivers Side: 202 887 01 99 Passenger Side: 202 887 01 98 8: Close the bonnet and admire your much younger looking motor! This thread is dedicated to the memory of M193 CLX who is no longer with us. __________________ 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P. WANTED - C43 AMG Side Skirts - PM me! Last edited by KillerHERTZ; 01-05-2007 at 11:38 PM.

18-05-2007, 12:50 PM	#8
gina2201 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth Car: Diesel Golf + BMW E30 Touring Posts: 2,590	I've done it! Actually my brother decided HE wanted to do it so I helped Was a piece of cake! Pictures to follow.....from a very happy girly! Thanks for the HOWTO, brilliant, it really is simple, even a girl can do it Old and new: Last edited by gina2201; 18-05-2007 at 01:23 PM.

01-05-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
High-Lo Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Car: Mercedes-Benz E320 Avantgarde, B180 CDI SE, Porsche 968 Cabriolet Posts: 1,876	An excellent HOWTO and the one I used when I fitted my Avantgarde grille to my 202. Job well done

10-05-2007, 12:26 PM	#3
gina2201 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth Car: Diesel Golf + BMW E30 Touring Posts: 2,590	Brilliant!! Looks pretty simple (ish) I may have a go over the weekend with mine!

10-05-2007, 10:33 PM	#4
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 13,697	You will need a spanner or a socket .... girls don't have those !!

10-05-2007, 11:30 PM	#5
nigel cross Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey Car: w203 200 Komp Posts: 1,275	careful, you don't know what you don't know

11-05-2007, 10:17 AM	#7
crockers Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Wilts Car: C320 CDI - W203 Posts: 5,528	Well I never Knew I didn't know until I forgot it

18-05-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
pluggers Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staffordshire Car: CLK230 kompressor Posts: 2,484	looks a whole lot better now, more modern

18-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#12
gurpz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Car: Mercedes C230K Sport Posts: 3,151	Amazing how something like a grill can change the WHOLE cars appearance, looks fantastic You got any more mods in the pipe line ?

18-05-2007, 07:35 PM	#13
gina2201 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth Car: Diesel Golf + BMW E30 Touring Posts: 2,590	Erm no, not really...what could I do next? Nothing too major, like the car pretty much as it is really. But the grill made it look alot better, (grey = bad), more modern and nice

18-05-2007, 07:39 PM	#14
gurpz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Car: Mercedes C230K Sport Posts: 3,151	Rear facelifted light clusters has been mentioned alot maybe something to think about ?

18-05-2007, 07:43 PM	#15
gina2201 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth Car: Diesel Golf + BMW E30 Touring Posts: 2,590	Yes, they are a possibility! On my list!

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