BMW Z4 E85 Rear Trunk Lid Hinge Boot Right O/S Black Sapphire 475 7016180

BMW Z4 E85 Rear Trunk Lid Hinge Boot Right O/S Black Sapphire is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's rear section. The hinge ensures stable operation of the trunk lid and proper geometry, which translates into daily comfort and secure closing of the lid. The Black Sapphire Metallic color allows for an aesthetic match with the factory BMW body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7068282-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7068282
• Substitutable numbers: 41627068282, 7068282, 7016180
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the trunk lid hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the trunk lid in the BMW Z4 E85 model. It is responsible for precise guidance of the lid during opening and closing, maintaining it in the correct position, and evenly distributing loads within the hinge assembly. As a result, the mechanism operates smoothly, and the lid maintains proper alignment with the body lines.

The component is designed as a structural part of the hinge system, which allows for maintaining factory mounting points and proper connection rigidity. Using an original solution minimizes the risk of incorrect lid alignment, rubbing against the body, or issues with the lock.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual match

The hinge is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475, which allows for a consistent match with bodywork painted in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely omitting additional painting work in the area of visible hinge fragments, especially when the trunk lid is open.

Selecting a component in the appropriate color is not only important for aesthetics but also practical – it reduces the time required for installation and finishing, and facilitates maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle's rear zone.

Installation and operational characteristics

The hinge is designed for installation in the rear right part of the vehicle, at the factory trunk lid mounting points. The construction intended for the BMW Z4 E85 allows for maintaining the original opening kinematics without the need for body or lid modifications.

• Compatibility with the factory hinge system in the BMW Z4 E85.
• Designed for the right side of the rear body section.
• Can be used in post-accident repairs or for replacing worn-out components.

The product comes from the BMW segment, which promotes maintaining dimensional and structural compatibility with other body components in this model.

Condition of the component and use in body repairs

The offered hinge is a secondary market component, which makes it an attractive solution for body repairs where both technical compliance and cost optimization are important. A used component allows for restoring full functionality of the trunk lid while maintaining the original design of the hinge system.

Such a solution is particularly useful for post-collision repairs, replacing damaged hinges, or correcting lid operation when the existing component shows excessive play or deformation.

Expanding repairs in the rear body section

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or lid supports, check out the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and rear parts category.

More practical information on selecting and installing used body components, as well as ways to achieve an aesthetic effect after repair, can be found in the article: Replacing body components with used ones – can salvaged body parts look like new?.