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      04-07-2019, 02:01 PM   #1
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BMW Bumper and Bonnet/Hood Alignment

Hi there,

Hopefully I'm posting this in the correct place (apologies if not)
Looking for a bit of help. I recently changed my headlight units on the car (Bmw F20) and think they look much better.

The issue I'm having is that when I reinstalled my bumper, there is a significant gap on either side, where it connects to the bonnet. I have messed around with the torx screws securing the top of the bumper, as well as the two loop latches that can be twisted on the bonnet, but I am unable to rectify this gap. Hopefully someone out there can help me out with this, many thanks in advance. There are a few pics below to show what I'm talking about
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      04-07-2019, 11:15 PM   #2
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They suggest you should mind the alignment when installing the headlights:

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      04-08-2019, 10:59 AM   #3
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They suggest you should mind the alignment when installing the headlights:

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Thanks for the reply pal! Yeah I figured the headlights were the culprits. Going to loosen the bolts on the lights and mess around with the bumper to try and align it correctly. Many thanks
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headlight bonnet hood alignment

I have the same thing on my 1 series on the near side only, what do you adjust ? headlight unit or bumper?

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what do you adjust ? headlight unit or bumper?
Headlight unit, of course. Do you even know it must throw the light accurately (to pass the MOT test)?

I had my bumper removed at the service (to access/replace some inner cover that had turned out missing) and it went back without any issues with the headlight units (factory fixed) untouched.
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      01-11-2022, 07:53 AM   #6
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Digging up an old threat but what areas did you need to adjust on the headlight unit to get it to fit correctly? I have the same issue with my M2 after replacing radiator. Doesn’t matter what bolts I adjust or how I move the headlight unit I cannot get those corners on the bumper to sit straight again.
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