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Old May 16, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Help -- just bot 07 E350 4matic - gap in front hood/bumper
Just bought an 07 E350 Sport 4Matic, but noticed something in the front. The one owner carfax said it had never been in an accident, but.... take a look at the photos -- is there some way to adjust this? I did buy it from a dealer....

the driver's side is fine, but as you can see I can fit my whole hand in the gap on other side....

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Old May 16, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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FYI, the hood seems straight, as does the passenger quater panel, as well as the front molding, but its just not fitting tightly. Is this an easy adjustment I am just missing?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Those pics are so dark they don't show anything !
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Is the hood fully shut? Try openning and closing a little harder....looks like left side is latched and right is not......
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already tried, but to no avail. is there a way to adjust the hood? everything seems straight - all the gaps on the body panels and hood seem the same....
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here's a picture of the car,, if you look closely, you can see the gap between the hood and the fender
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going to the dealership tonight... I bot it used, but the place I got it from has a 3 day money back guarantee,, told them i would retrun it if its not repaired/fixed for free.... hope they don't call my bluff
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I still can't see it from the direction the picture was taken. Can you take additional pictures?
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will do. look at the first post, i can fit my hand in between the headlight and hood
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first picture is what it should look like,, from the driver's side. second picture is what the passenger's side looks like
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will do. look at the first post, i can fit my hand in between the headlight and hood
Private mail your email address, I will send adjustment instruction sheet including correct gap dimensions to fender, headlamp, and grille. Include VIN if you want a MB datacard showing initial delivery date, factory-installed equipment/codes, etc.
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Dealer just called -- they are ordering a new headlight and assembly unit. "very expensive for us, but good for you.." there was a clip broken on the headlight assembly that probably caused the headlight to go out, as well as being out of whack.
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Private mail your email address, I will send adjustment instruction sheet including correct gap dimensions to fender, headlamp, and grille. Include VIN if you want a MB datacard showing initial delivery date, factory-installed equipment/codes, etc.
Do you have rear bumper adjustment instructions for W211 CDI E320? 211.026. The bumper is popping out a little bit on both side. If it is a WIS document, can you send the document no.? I have WIS too.
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Dealer just called -- they are ordering a new headlight and assembly unit. "very expensive for us, but good for you.." there was a clip broken on the headlight assembly that probably caused the headlight to go out, as well as being out of whack.
Nice, Bro. Doesn't cost anything to ask, does it?!!!
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Do you have rear bumper adjustment instructions for W211 CDI E320? 211.026. The bumper is popping out a little bit on both side. If it is a WIS document, can you send the document no.? I have WIS too.
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Originally Posted by nasdaqer55
Dealer just called -- they are ordering a new headlight and assembly unit. "very expensive for us, but good for you.." there was a clip broken on the headlight assembly that probably caused the headlight to go out, as well as being out of whack.

Nasdaqer, I have the same issue, could you please give me specific details on how was the gap problem solved.
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Originally Posted by nasdaqer55
will do. look at the first post, i can fit my hand in between the headlight and hood
It's as bad I guess.
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I got the car a week ago from a dealer in Houston and I am shipping it to my country inside a container and I'll get it next week. It's a one owner clean car fax and really clean car. I am a Beemer guy but this one is making me fall in love all over again.


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Originally Posted by nasdaqer55
Dealer just called -- they are ordering a new headlight and assembly unit. "very expensive for us, but good for you.." there was a clip broken on the headlight assembly that probably caused the headlight to go out, as well as being out of whack.

Headlights seem tight and in order, should I lossen all screws and try to align it? Is it that simple?
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