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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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What are the differences between pre-facelift and facelift?

Hey guys,

Regarding the facelift and pre-facelift W220, what are the different components? Is it just the headlights, taillights, bumpers and hood?

Is the hood on the facelift the same shape just with the grille replacing the metal at the nose or is the shape different? Would the facelift hood fit a non-facelift?

Is the bumper a different shape so the hood doesn't sit properly or it the place where they meet the same shape?

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There are differences in the hood and grille and bumper where it meets the grille corners

they are not interchangeable


aside from that there are different headlights which are interchangeable
and the interiors have several differences
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There are differences in the hood and grille and bumper where it meets the grille corners

they are not interchangeable


aside from that there are different headlights which are interchangeable
and the interiors have several differences
So regarding the hood and bumper, do they both have to be facelift to be compatible? Also, is the reinforcement and radiator support underneath different?
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If you have both hood and bumper you can swap
underneath the attachment are the same
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