BMW F31 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge Mineralgrau Mineral Grey B39 7263158

BMW F31 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge Mineralgrau Mineral Grey B39 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, designed for the right side of the rear body. The hinge in Mineral Grau Metallic B39 color allows for maintaining consistent body styling and proper operation of the trunk lid in the BMW 3 Series F31.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298070-MG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298070
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298070, 7298070, 7263158
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the BMW F31 trunk hinge

The presented trunk hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the BMW F31 estate body, where it is responsible for stable guidance and controlled movement of the trunk lid. As a structural body component, it operates on the lid's pivot axis, ensuring its correct alignment relative to the body panels, seals, and lock. A properly selected hinge reduces stress on the sheet metal, minimizes the risk of the lid edges rubbing against the fenders, and improves the comfort of daily vehicle use.

Mineral Grau Metallic B39 color – visual matching

The hinge is finished in the factory Mineral Grau Metallic B39 color, which is significant for both aesthetic and practical reasons. In the case of post-accident repairs or replacing a worn-out component, color compatibility with the original BMW body paint reduces or eliminates the need for additional painting. This is particularly beneficial for precise repairs where maintaining the original paint coating and a uniform appearance of the vehicle's rear section is essential.

Technical and assembly characteristics

The trunk hinge is designed for installation in the rear right part of the body, in the trunk lid mounting zone. The design, based on factory mounting points, allows for installation without body modifications, while maintaining the geometry intended by the manufacturer. Thanks to this, after proper adjustment, you can achieve:

• smooth opening and closing of the trunk lid,
• proper fitment of the lid edges with the fenders and rear bumper,
• stable maintenance of the lid position in extreme positions,
• reduction of stress in the actuator and lock mounting zone.

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part, but one that retains the functionality required for further operation. For the user, this means the possibility of an economical repair while maintaining the original BMW construction specifications.

Application in body repairs and benefits of using OEM parts

In the event of damage to the rear of the body, especially after a collision, replacing the trunk hinge is often necessary to restore the correct geometry of the lid and the tightness of the luggage compartment. Using an original hinge from the Trunk lids and rear parts group allows for:

• maintaining factory assembly clearances and body lines,
• easier adjustment of the lid position relative to adjacent panels,
• reducing the risk of accelerated corrosion in the mounting zone,
• maintaining the proper operation of seals and the trunk lock.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, choosing an original hinge from dismantling is a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the parameters intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Compatibility within the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category

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

Technical support and knowledge about BMW operation

When planning body repairs and systems related to vehicle electronics, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge. If you are interested in how to effectively use parts from dismantling also in the area of electronics and comfort systems in the BMW 3 and 5 Series, check out the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models using parts from dismantling?, which discusses a practical approach to repairs using original used components.