Johninboston

I recently bough a 2006 clk500 coupe . Im in the process of rebuilding it . I have an new front end . Can anyone tell me if mercedes has gap specs available to install the front hood , fenders and bumper to factory condition ? Thanks for any help you could give me .

Rudeney

Here you go:

W209 Hood Gaps Specification

FYI, the coupe is 209.3, cabriolet 209.4.

Johninboston

Thank you very much Rodney .

bheng

and how do you perform the adjustments if i may ask.

Rudeney

@bheng: It depends. If you are replacing one panel, say a fender, then you install it, leaving the bolts slightly loose, the adjust it to match the hood and bumper. If you are installing an entire front end, then you actually start with the hood, then the fenders, then the bumper, checking gaps at each step. As long as the "frame" is straight, it's fairly easy to align everything as you go. Use a plastic wedge as your measurement tool.

bheng

ahh ic.

i was thinking about realigning my hood. seems a bit off and was always wondering if there was a way to adjust