Gap under headlight

OnlyGerman · 07-23-2019, 05:56 PM

Sorry this may be stupid but I noticed a gap under both my headlights between the lower part of the headlight assembly and top of the bumper. Please see the picture and tell me if you have this similar gap. I could not really tell from pictures online.

Thank you.

CatalinP · 07-23-2019, 06:03 PM

Normal.

daytonaviolet · 07-23-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XLife14

Sorry this may be stupid but I noticed a gap under both my headlights between the lower part of the headlight assembly and top of the bumper. Please see the picture and tell me if you have this similar gap. I could not really tell from pictures online.

Thank you.

I think it's a bit bigger then mine, but not by much. IFAIK, my bumper and headlights have never been removed.

Sphinx-3 · 07-23-2019, 08:18 PM

Mine is the same as yours OP

OnlyGerman · 07-23-2019, 08:39 PM

Strange, from pictures online some have no gap and some are similar to mine. Maybe related to certain trim? (Xline)

The Libertine · 07-24-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

Normal.

Yep.

alphaod · 07-25-2019, 10:45 AM

Headlights need cooling and the air needs to get in somehow.

pwrdbym · 07-25-2019, 03:21 PM

I know we'd all like to think these vehicles were hand built with hours of care, however a worker picked up that bumper cover from the assembly area and slapped it on the front in a matter of 3 minutes- where it is then held in place by plastic tabs. Results may vary.

classic_erik · 03-27-2020, 09:02 AM

After removing my bumper and reinstalling I have the same issue on the passenger side. I couldn’t get the bumper to clip in to the brackets below the headlight. It was a nice evident click on the drivers side. I’ve tried a 100 different ways to try and shimmy it in but it’s not giving...really driving me crazy!!!!

Anyone else have success with resolving this?

classic_erik · 03-31-2020, 12:53 PM

bueller?

turboawd · 03-31-2020, 02:21 PM

Brackets need moved?

ponytuning · 03-31-2020, 04:12 PM

Our x5 and x6 have same gaps

OnlyGerman · 04-01-2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

Brackets need moved?

I'm thinking the bumper was removed at some point. But then again others have the gaps. It doesn't really bother me anymore. Also noticed there are some gaps by the hood/fender. Many dealer cars had this as well.

classic_erik · 04-01-2020, 05:57 PM

Thanks guys. I'll deal with it. Looks like this is pretty common across all models.

Lighting.Grey · 07-31-2020, 07:57 PM

I just noticed this as well, the gap in the passenger is bigger than the driver side. I guess once you noticed it, the gap just goes bigger and bigger. lol

Lighting.Grey · 07-31-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

After removing my bumper and reinstalling I have the same issue on the passenger side. I couldn't get the bumper to clip in to the brackets below the headlight. It was a nice evident click on the drivers side. I've tried a 100 different ways to try and shimmy it in but it's not giving...really driving me crazy!!!!

Anyone else have success with resolving this?

Have you resolved the issue?

classic_erik · 07-31-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighting.Grey

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

After removing my bumper and reinstalling I have the same issue on the passenger side. I couldn't get the bumper to clip in to the brackets below the headlight. It was a nice evident click on the drivers side. I've tried a 100 different ways to try and shimmy it in but it's not giving...really driving me crazy!!!!

Anyone else have success with resolving this?

Have you resolved the issue?

Nope. I have learned to live with it and forgot about it until you just posted this.

Lighting.Grey · 07-31-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by classic_erik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lighting.Grey

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic_erik

After removing my bumper and reinstalling I have the same issue on the passenger side. I couldn't get the bumper to clip in to the brackets below the headlight. It was a nice evident click on the drivers side. I've tried a 100 different ways to try and shimmy it in but it's not giving...really driving me crazy!!!!

Anyone else have success with resolving this?

Have you resolved the issue?

Nope. I have learned to live with it and forgot about it until you just posted this.

Oh, I am sorry.

This gap is driving me crazy now. I didn't have any accidents, and never took the bumper off. I guess I need to learn to live with this as well.

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