Front Hood Doesn't close completely. How do I fix Gap?? Help

newbieman78 · 02-05-2009, 07:36 PM

Hey guys, I need your help. I tried researching this topic and just can't seem to find anything for a 335i. Nothing is broken on my car, but I noticed that there is a significant gap left between the hood and the car with the hood is closed. When I press down on the hood it CAN go down more and then it has a good fit. How can I adjust it so that the hood closes tighter and fits perfectly? The gap is really driving me crazy as everything else on the car is perfect. Any input would be appreciated. I am not one to ask first, but just couldn't find anything for the 2007 335i coupe. I have included a picture

FotiosF90M5 · 02-05-2009, 08:02 PM

There should be little black bump stop looking things on each side of the car where the hood meets the fenders. Adjust the correct one until you get your desired results. It happened to me once. It worked perfectly.

ToadHollow · 02-05-2009, 08:15 PM

Just replied to your "other" thread ......

LOW2000 · 02-05-2009, 09:28 PM

If the bump stops on the upper radiator support once adjusted down do not correct it to your liking, then the only other thing to do would be to loosen the hood lock bolts, move it down as far as possible then retighten.

newbieman78 · 02-05-2009, 11:41 PM

thanx guys

purplewidow · 02-07-2009, 10:07 AM

dealer will do it for free if your scared.

02-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
newbieman78 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 274 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Front Hood Doesn't close completely. How do I fix Gap?? Help Hey guys, I need your help. I tried researching this topic and just can't seem to find anything for a 335i. Nothing is broken on my car, but I noticed that there is a significant gap left between the hood and the car with the hood is closed. When I press down on the hood it CAN go down more and then it has a good fit. How can I adjust it so that the hood closes tighter and fits perfectly? The gap is really driving me crazy as everything else on the car is perfect. Any input would be appreciated. I am not one to ask first, but just couldn't find anything for the 2007 335i coupe. I have included a picture Attached Images
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02-05-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	There should be little black bump stop looking things on each side of the car where the hood meets the fenders. Adjust the correct one until you get your desired results. It happened to me once. It worked perfectly. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	Just replied to your "other" thread ...... __________________
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02-05-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
LOW2000 Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 00 Silverado 08 G35S 62 CJ5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	If the bump stops on the upper radiator support once adjusted down do not correct it to your liking, then the only other thing to do would be to loosen the hood lock bolts, move it down as far as possible then retighten.
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02-05-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
newbieman78 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 274 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	thanx guys
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02-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	dealer will do it for free if your scared.
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