Gap between Hood and Front Bumper - Any ideas on how to fix?
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Gap between Hood and Front Bumper - Any ideas on how to fix?
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!
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!
Last edited by kowyzg0moo; 03-22-2016 at 02:59 PM.
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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.
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.
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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?
You said the dealer said it was all OK? Was that an MB Main dealer, or a body shop?
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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
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Here you can see the Gap Dimmensions on different things if you are interested
https://mbwis.net/en/doc/7062156
https://mbwis.net/en/doc/7062156