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Old 12-06-2018 | 08:25 PM
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The alignment between the leading edge of my hood and the edge of the front bumper cover has a dip in it. It’s flush on the passenger side, but the hood dips below the bumper cover on the driver’s side slightly (maybe 1/8 inch), and then comes back up and is flush again where it aligns with the fender.It bugs the hell out of me.Any quick fix for this?
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Old 12-06-2018 | 08:28 PM
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Can you post a picture?

Did you try adjusting the rubber bump stops??
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Old 12-06-2018 | 08:53 PM
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It’s more likely that the plastic bumper cover is deformed than the hood.

But, it shouldn’t be terribly difficult with a bright light to see which one of them is off.
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Old 12-07-2018 | 11:44 AM
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Here's a pic:


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Old 12-07-2018 | 11:53 AM
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Maybe the PO closed the frunk lid by pushing in the wrong spot a lot?
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Old 12-07-2018 | 11:57 AM
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That's what I think too - I was hoping someone has some experience with readjusting this kind of thing.
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Old 12-07-2018 | 02:29 PM
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could try a better picture
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Old 12-07-2018 | 02:38 PM
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A previous post indicated most his sit a bit lower than the bumper surround. Some figured this was aerodynamics. However, the difference should be consistent across the width. Adjustment ... not sure.
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Old 12-07-2018 | 03:19 PM
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If trunk lid has a bend, any experienced auto body shop can take the bend out
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Old 12-07-2018 | 06:24 PM
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its bent. probably from pushing too hard when shutting. you can probably bend it back without causing any damage
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