My 300e front end was bashed in a fender bender. Since the oem headlights were damaged, I see this as an opportunity to add euro headlights & maybe a radiator with a reinforced neck. My problem is that the upper radiator support bar is bent and, unless it can be straighened by a body shop, it needs to be replaced. The shop said it was welded in. Is this correct, or can it be removed some other way, like detaching the side fenders? Also, is there an aftermarket source for this part? Thanks.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)