Can someone help me? I am trying to replace the grille screen, on my 82 300sd, but can't figure out how to get the dumb thing apart. I have removed 6 screws (3 on each side) as well as screws on the top and bottom of the chrome surrounding the screen. What I can't figure out is how to pull the screen itself out. It appears there are "clips" on each side that are keeping the grille secure. Does anyone know if I am supposed to remove these clips or bend them forward, or what? HELP!!!!!!!!!

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1982 300sd 240,000 miles
1989 300ce 126,000 miles (Sold)
1992 300se 82,000 miles (Sold)
1997 c230 97,000 miles
1997 Acura 3.0CL 32,000 miles(Sold)
1994 Honda Accord EX 67,000 (Sold)
1994 Honda Accord LXC 48,000 (Sold)
1993 Ford Explorer E.B. 80,000 (Sold
1993 Honda Civic DX 52,000 (Sold)
1987 Nissan Pulsar 85,000 (Sold)
1984 Honda Prelude 125,000 (Sold)

It is easier to take the entire grille off first. Those clips should slide right off. It has been a while since I had mine off.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

Ok. It appears that the nails slide right through the clips, and the clips are moveable, I just didn't want to damage anything. I guess I will just remove the entire grill. Thank you for your help. It's much appreciated.

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1982 300sd 240,000 miles
1989 300ce 126,000 miles (Sold)
1992 300se 82,000 miles (Sold)
1997 c230 97,000 miles
1997 Acura 3.0CL 32,000 miles(Sold)
1994 Honda Accord EX 67,000 (Sold)
1994 Honda Accord LXC 48,000 (Sold)
1993 Ford Explorer E.B. 80,000 (Sold
1993 Honda Civic DX 52,000 (Sold)
1987 Nissan Pulsar 85,000 (Sold)
1984 Honda Prelude 125,000 (Sold)