kowyzg0moo

So for some reason, my W205 has a gap between the Hood and the front Bumper (see attached pictures).

It's annoying because when I look at other W205's, there's not this issue. The Dealer says everything is in place and has been useless trying to adjust it, claiming that because I got the car wrapped, that they couldn't adjust it anymore (seriously?).

Would really appreciate any ideas/help!

Gungaslow

Did you try adjusting the rubber stoppers near the headlights further down by twisting them clockwise so the hood can come down more?

jolt8631

Looks to me more like the front bumper isn't right. I see you've had it removed to fit the diamond grille - are the 3 lugs that hold the bumper correctly located? They are under the 3 Allen bolts that are directly behind the top edge of the grille surround (in front of the Radiator.

If all this is right, then I would wager that the bottom of the bumper isn't located properly, pulling the whole bumper assembly downwards.

Was it like this before the grille was fitted?

I would be tempted to whip the bumper off and reinstall it.

jolt8631

Can you take some photos with the bonnet open?

kowyzg0moo

Thanks for all the help so far. Here's pics with the hood raised. Photos showing where the screws are placed.

kowyzg0moo

Thanks for your help. The hood can't come down anymore - it's definitely the front bumper and not sure how to resolve that.

dieseldoc

Take to good body shop and have bumper removed and reinstalled.

jolt8631

Hmm something doesn't look right there. I'lol take a check against mine, in the morning and report back.

You said the dealer said it was all OK? Was that an MB Main dealer, or a body shop?

kowyzg0moo

Yes the main dealer said they didn't see anything wrong. Bull right?

kowyzg0moo

I might just do that. Don't want to risk it myself

jolt8631

Sorry man, got wrapped up in work today.

Will try to take a look tomorrow.

kowyzg0moo

Hey any luck on this?

jolt8631

I'm in Sorrento on holiday at the moment. We return Monday, will try to get it done when I get back.

Sorry!

Seniorj

So the screws are adjusted as far as they will travel to the end of the slot and the gap is still 1mm more than max according to dealer. Wonder if anyone else has experience of next step if there is some other adjustments that do not involve major disassembly please?

Jason

sentralfyr

Here you can see the Gap Dimmensions on different things if you are interested
https://mbwis.net/en/doc/7062156