Six screws actually, but two are hard to reinstall without them falling off the socket and into the hood front structure. The other four are easier to install.

I just like to remove the whole grille from the hood so I can thoroughly clean it and the mounting surface on the hood prior to reinstalling. It's also a good opportunity to clean the hood latch and that part right behind the hood grille, on the hood underside.

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I've had the grills of all four Mercedes I've owned at one time or another. There's nothing to it. I've never had to acquire any rubber from the dealer. It's a simple operation. No reason not to do it in my opinion.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

I installed a new plastic insert, hood pull, and "chrome" strips soon after I bought my car. Cost less than 50 bucks and really made a difference vs the chipped and faded insert, coat hanger, and dented strips they replaced. A nice intro into how easy and cheap it is to work on these cars.

Yeah, its not too bad of a job to remove the whole thing. I wanted to clean it up and replace the tape cause it was old and visable from the top of the hood. Not everyone would necessarily need to replace the tape/intermediate, just depends on condition.

I also felt that it would be easier with the thing off, sitting in a comfortable chair, and reassembling the surround/issert/trim pieces in my lap. Rather than standing with a weird arch in your back, working over your head, etc. like I did while obtaining parts from a donor vehicle in the salvage yard.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)