Front Air Dam Removal

[HSKR R/T]

So the Eco diesels have additional grill shutters in the lower bumper? I’m not familiar with the EcoD’s. Thanks for that clarification. Makes sense. That pesky fine print and mundane details on the websites always get me.

Yes, because they have an open grill in bumper for the intercooler, that has its own set of grill shutters on it. This is why most aftermarket bumpers say they don't fit eco-diesel models

 

[theblet]

IIRC from the last time I messed with it, that connector is molded into the motor housing. I guess I could cut up my motor, since the plan is to remove it, but what I'm really looking for is a wire connector, which presumably I could fill the wire holes with RTV or epoxy or something for a submersible water-tight seal.

I really don’t remember. That might be your best bet. I taped mine up real good and put a zip tie around the tape so it wouldn’t come off when the adhesive fails

 

[HSKR R/T]

I really don’t remember. That might be your best bet. I taped mine up real good and put a zip tie around the tape so it wouldn’t come off when the adhesive fails

I used a plastic bag, and zip ties that on

 

[mikeru82]

I think I saw this answered somewhere, but couldn't find it. Is there a mating connector available somewhere to substitute for the AAD motor? I'd like to seal it up good rather than just wrapping with tape.

Look back in this thread at post #138.

Front Air Dam Removal

Does anyone want to sell their active air dam? If so, please PM me a price with shipping. Or, I’d drive to get it anywhere in the east KS/west MO area. I’m not far from KC. I imagine shipping would be a pain due to size and need for packaging. If you’re curious, water got in mine, shorted, CEL...

5thgenrams.com

 

[Rick3478]

Look back in this thread at post #138.

I thought I saw information on here somewhere, but didn't have luck finding it. Didn't remember being a Mercedes part number, that might have helped the search engine. Thanks for the good leads.

 

[mikeru82]

I thought I saw information on here somewhere, but didn't have luck finding it. Didn't remember being a Mercedes part number, that might have helped the search engine. Thanks for the good leads.

No worries. I remember someone posting that in this thread and had a few minutes this morning to search for it. Hope it works for you.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

This is the plug: PLUG HOUSI NG Genuine Mercedes 053 545 15 28 053-545-15-28 0535451528 053.545.15.28 | Pelican Parts

Just remember to seal up the end with the 4 round holes and put a little dielectric grease in the other. Connect the two together and zip tie it to the harness