BMW F07 GT Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Space Grey - A52 7046324

BMW F07 GT Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Space Grey - A52 is an original component from the Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category, designed for the right, front side of the hood in BMW F07 Gran Turismo series models. Finished in the factory Space Grey Metallic - A52 color, it ensures visual consistency of the bodywork as well as the correct geometry for opening and supporting the hood.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229636-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229636
• Substitutable numbers: 7229636, 41617229636, 7046324
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the BMW F07 GT hood hinge

The presented hood hinge is designed to operate in the front, right part of the engine compartment, where it is responsible for precise guidance and stable support of the hood during opening and closing. The design, tailored to the BMW F07 GT, ensures proper positioning of the hood relative to the fenders, headlights, and front panel, which reduces the risk of stress, edge rubbing, and leaks within the front part of the body.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates gap adjustment and maintaining body lines after bodywork repairs or hood replacement.

Space Grey Metallic - A52 color and visual fit

The hinge is finished in Space Grey Metallic - A52, allowing for an aesthetic match to BMW bodies painted in this shade. In many cases, this eliminates the need for additional painting of the component, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. At the same time, visual consistency of the cowl area and inner hood edges is maintained, which is important both for accident repairs and vehicle restoration.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front, right part of the body ensures that the correct color and shape fit of the hinge contributes to the comfort of daily use – the hood opens smoothly, without jamming or unwanted noises.

Technical characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts group, which means it has been designed to work in the demanding conditions of the engine compartment – under variable temperatures, humidity, and exposure to road contaminants. The hinge construction allows for handling loads resulting from the weight of the hood as well as forces acting during its opening and closing.

As a used part, the hinge comes from dismantling and is intended for reinstallation in a BMW vehicle. In practice, this means the possibility of an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Installation should be performed by a person with experience in working with BMW bodywork, ensuring proper hood alignment and checking operating clearances.

Benefits of using an original BMW hood hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a BMW F07 GT allows you to:

• maintain the factory geometry of opening and closing the hood,
• preserve the proper fit of the hood edges with front body elements,
• minimize the risk of paint damage on the edges of the hood and fenders,
• reduce the time needed to adjust the component during bodywork repairs.

For the user, this means stable operation of the hood mechanism, predictable behavior during engine compartment servicing, and an aesthetic appearance of the front of the vehicle after the repair is completed.

Used condition and application in service practice

The presented hood hinge is offered in a used condition, which is a beneficial solution for accident repairs, replacing corroded components, or restoring the vehicle to full efficiency after mechanical damage. Using an original BMW component allows you to maintain compliance with factory design assumptions without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain parameters.

To better plan service work and reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth checking out the guide describing the impact of parts availability on repair speed – details can be found in the article No more weeks of waiting – how a wide assortment in one warehouse really shortens your car's downtime at the mechanic?.

Expanding repairs within the BMW hood area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the hood area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check the available parts in the BMW hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category.