BMW G01 G02 Front Hood Bonnet Gas Spring Strut Spring Left Right N/O/S 7397494

BMW G01 G02 Front Hood Bonnet Gas Spring Strut Spring Left Right is an original body component designed for stable support and controlled opening of the hood in BMW G01/G02 series vehicles. Thanks to its precise operating characteristics, the gas strut ensures safe hood lifting and smooth lowering, which translates into convenience when accessing the engine compartment. This solution is dedicated to users who expect factory-fit quality and predictable mechanism performance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7397494
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7397494
• Substitutable numbers: 7397494, 51237397494
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hood gas strut operates in the front part of the body, where it is responsible for supporting the hood once opened. The component is designed for installation on both the left and right sides, which facilitates the selection of the correct solution when servicing the hood lifting system. This placement allows for even load distribution and stable guidance of the hood during opening and closing.

Technical and functional characteristics

The hood gas strut in this BMW model has been designed as a component that works with factory mounting points, ensuring an exact fit with the body structure. The properly selected damping force enables:

• controlled hood lifting without jerking,
• stable retention of the hood in the open position,
• damped, predictable lowering without the risk of sudden dropping.

Thanks to this, operating the engine compartment is convenient during both daily maintenance tasks and service work.

Benefits of using an original BMW gas strut

Using an original hood gas strut in a BMW G01/G02 allows you to maintain the performance parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Key advantages include:

• Factory mounting geometry – no need for modifications, drilling, or adjusting components.
• Consistent operation with other hood lifting system components, which reduces the risk of stress and twisting of the body panels.
• Maintaining the correct hood closure line, which is important for the tightness and aesthetics of the vehicle's front.
• Repeatable force characteristics, essential for frequent opening of the engine compartment.

Choosing this solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to maintain technical consistency with the original BMW design and avoid problems with imprecise aftermarket replacements.

Component condition and service application

The offered gas strut comes from the Hoods category and is intended for service applications in BMW vehicles where the factory hood strut has worn out or lost its efficiency. It is a practical solution for:

• a decrease in hood support force (the hood must be held manually),
• uneven hood lifting on one side,
• replacing front vehicle components after bodywork repairs.

Using a properly selected gas strut allows you to restore correct, predictable operation of the hood opening mechanism and increases the comfort of vehicle operation in daily use.

Complementary items from the same group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as reinforcements, hinges, or additional mounting hardware, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

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