BMW 7 E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey - A36

BMW 7 E65 E66 E67 Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Sterlinggrau Sterling Grey - A36 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and tailgates category, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. The bare trunk lid structure provides a solid base for transferring accessories from the existing part, which facilitates maintaining the vehicle's factory specifications. The paint in Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472 shade allows for a consistent match to a body in the same color or preparation for repainting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7049252-STG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7049252
• Substitutable numbers: 41627049252, 7049252
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW E65/E66

The presented trunk lid has been designed for BMW 7 Series E65/E66 generation models, with placement in the rear body area. This ensures the maintenance of proper geometry, mounting points, and character lines typical for this series, which translates into correct alignment with the fenders, bumper, and taillights.

Thanks to a design consistent with BMW factory standards, the component serves as a suitable base for both post-accident repairs and replacing a worn or corroded trunk lid while maintaining the vehicle's original character.

Design and finish characteristics

The trunk lid is offered as a bare version, which means it lacks accessories such as hinges, locks, wiring, or decorative elements. This configuration facilitates the use of existing components from the previous trunk lid, reducing costs and the risk of equipment incompatibility.

The finish in Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472 is consistent with the BMW paint palette, which allows for:

• direct application on a vehicle with the same paint code (after verifying the condition of the coating),
• professional preparation for repainting in a different color,
• maintaining consistent body aesthetics after repair.

Benefits of using an original trunk lid

Using an original trunk lid in a BMW E65/E66 provides a number of practical advantages compared to replacements:

• factory mounting points and cable routing,
• proper fitment for seals and lock components,
• maintenance of body lines consistent with the manufacturer's design.

The element from the Trunk lids and tailgates category in a used version additionally allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the original body specification. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning the vehicle to a state close to factory condition.

Installation area and technical aspects

Placement on the vehicle in the rear body area requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and geometry so that the trunk lid works correctly with the lock, actuators, and trunk seal. The original design ensures proper adhesion to the body, which is important for tightness, acoustics, and operational safety.

A bare trunk lid is a good choice in a situation where the existing equipment is functional and can be transferred, and mainly the skin or external structure has been damaged. This allows for shortening the repair time and limiting the scope of replaced components.

Support with selection and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and tailgates category.

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