Anyone know how to adjust the hood on a clk/w208
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Anyone know how to adjust the hood on a clk/w208
My hood is slightly off centered i just need to move it to the right a tad,here's pictures of the hinges and hood, any tips would be helpful. Ive already tried adjusting the rubber stoppers and it didnt make any difference.
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The gap on the passenger's side looks correct. It appears to me that the driver's side fender is what is out of position and causing the gap. There is quite a bit of play on that fender. Perhaps it has slid down a touch.
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Leave the hood alone. If anything, make sure the hinge bolts are tight.
Do the adjustment on the fender. The bolts allow for a bit of movement. Loosen the fender bolts that run on the upper flange, where it lines up to the hood. I forget how many there are--let's say six. Loosen the first two or so, and nudge the front of the fender over a hair, then tighten them a bit to hold the fender in place. Close the hood and see how it lines up. If not happy, give it another go.
Do the adjustment on the fender. The bolts allow for a bit of movement. Loosen the fender bolts that run on the upper flange, where it lines up to the hood. I forget how many there are--let's say six. Loosen the first two or so, and nudge the front of the fender over a hair, then tighten them a bit to hold the fender in place. Close the hood and see how it lines up. If not happy, give it another go.
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Thanks for the replies,i just will have to let go off the gap bothering me if the fender doesnt do the trick,i appreciate the responses though.
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Looking at your photos again, I can tell the fender is your problem. The outline around the headlight is correct on the hood side but the fender side doesn't follow the headlight correctly. It is quite simple to loosen the first two bolts, gently push the fender up and in and the re-tighten. I've just finished a similar repair to my car ( in the other direction).
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Yes, try to loosen those two and push the fender in some. You might have to loosen the one hidden behind the bumper. It is located 'below' that first one in your first picture, just behind the bumper cover as it wraps around from the front to the side. Unfortunately you would need to at least partially remove the bumper to gain access. I think you'll find that just the top two bolts will allow the movement you need.
I think it should look like this...
I think it should look like this...
Last edited by RCPDesigns; 01-30-2013 at 08:23 PM. Reason: added picture