W202 plastic behind front wheel -how to remove?

[cf]

Hi,

On our 1997 c-class. There is a plastic moulding piece running along the side of the car at bumper height on front quarter panel & both fr & rr doors.

To get to a stone chip and potential rust spot, I would like to remove the horizontal plastic piece on the front wing behind the front wheel.

Not sure whether it is attahced with plastic fastneners which I can just pull/pry it off or is it held on with adhesive.

Any hint to remove it wth minimal damage to the metal & possible clips & fastener would be much appreciated.

cf

[fast neutron]

I removed this moulding on my 98 C230 a few months ago. There is a bolt on the underside of the car, near the front of said moulding which needs to be removed, I think it is a 10mm. Once this is removed there are 3 plastic clips which hold the moulding to the fender. You'll have to pry a little to remove these so be careful not to scratch anything. I had to replace the clips on mine but if you are careful I think you could re-use them.

Best of luck...
Matt

[cf]

Thanks Matt.

After fishing around a bit I found It only takes a brave `pull' to take it off.

No bolts, only 3 fasteners.

MB must have made some change in later models.

And I am glad I did not break any of those dreaded plastic clips.

Thks again.

cf