Engine Hood Spring Element (W204) ?

This spring element is a small but critical part of the bonnet/hood support system. It is needed to control hood movement, reduce shake, and keep the hood sitting correctly against the latch and stops. When the hood is opened or closed, the spring stores and releases energy to smooth the motion and help prevent sudden drops or harsh slams.

How it works ⚙️

Mounted in the hood hinge/support area, the spring provides steady tension. It assists the hinge geometry, keeps pressure balanced, and helps the hood stay aligned. This improves closing feel, lowers vibration, and protects paint edges and latch parts from repeated impact.

Why replacement matters ✅

A healthy spring element keeps the hood stable at speed and during service work. It also helps maintain proper panel gaps, so the hood closes with less effort and less risk of misalignment.

If the spring is broken or weak ?

• Hood may feel heavy, drop faster, or slam shut unexpectedly
• Rattles/vibration over bumps, uneven hood gaps
• Extra stress on hinges, latch, and hood edges leading to wear
• Potential safety risk when working in the engine bay

Compatibility ✅

• C 250 Cdi Blueefficiency
• C 250 Cdi
• C 220 Cdi 4Matic
• C 250 Cgi
• C 250
• Amg Glc 63 4Matic
• C 180 Cdi Blueefficiency
• C 230
• C 230 4Matic
• C 250 4Matic
• C 350 Cdi
• C 250 Cdi 4Matic Blueefficiency
• C 200 Kompressor
• Glc 250 L 4Matic
• C 200 Cdi
• Glk 350 Cgi 4Matic
• C 180 Kompressor
• Glk 220 Cdi 4Matic Blueefficiency
• C 320 Cdi
• C 63 Amg
• C 350 Cgi Blueefficiency
• C 180
• C 350
• Glc 350 D 4Matic
• Glk 250 Bluetec 4Matic
• C 300
• C 350 Cdi 4Matic Blueefficiency
• Glk 350
• C 200 Cdi Blueefficiency
• Amg Glc 43 4Matic
• Glk 200
• Glc 300 L 4Matic
• C 300 Cgi 4Matic
• Glc 300 4Matic
• C 180 Cdi Blueefficiency
• C 220 Cdi
• C 180 Cgi Blueefficiency
• Glk 220 Bluetec 4Matic
• Glk 250 Cdi 4Matic Blueefficiency
• Glk 350 Cdi 4Matic
• C 280 4Matic
• Glc 200 L
• C 200 Cgi Blueefficiency
• C 200
• C 180 Kompressor Blueefficiency
• C 320 Cdi 4Matic
• C 350 Cdi 4Matic
• Amg Glc 63 S 4Matic
• C 250 Cdi 4Matic
• C 350 4Matic
• Glk 320 Cdi 4Matic
• C 350 Cgi 4Matic
• Glk 280 4Matic
• Glk 300 4Matic
• Glc 220 D 4Matic
• Glc 250 4Matic
• C 280
• Glc 200
• Glc 250 D 4Matic
• C 300 Cgi
• Glk 220 Cdi Blueefficiency
• Glk 220 Cdi
• C 250 Cdi
• Glk 350 4Matic
• C 350 Cgi
• C 350 Cdi Blueefficiency
• Glc 300
• Glc 200 4Matic
• C 250 Cgi Blueefficiency
• Glc 200 L 4Matic
• Glk 250
• Glk 200 Cdi
• C 180 Cgi
• C 200 Cgi
• Glc 350 E 4Matic
• Glk 250 4Matic