BMW E88 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cabrio Sedonarot Sedona Red Metallic - A79

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

BMW E88 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cabrio Sedonarot Sedona Red Metallic - A79 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Sedonarot Metallic – A79 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged trunk lid without the need for expensive repainting of the entire element.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7169509-SED
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7169509
• Substitutable numbers: 41007169509, 7169509
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Sedonarot Metallic - A79
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW E88

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the BMW E88 body style, maintaining factory mounting points and geometry. This ensures precise alignment with the body lines, correct positioning relative to the fenders and bumper, and compatibility with the original hinges, lock, and equipment wiring located in this area of the vehicle.

Thanks to a construction that meets manufacturer standards, the component maintains the proper rigidity of the rear body section, which is important for both safety and the correct closing of the trunk as well as the tightness of the seals.

Sedonarot Metallic – A79 color and visual aspects

The factory Sedonarot Metallic – A79 paint is a distinctive metallic red shade used by BMW, which emphasizes the dynamic character of the convertible body. Using a trunk lid in the same color allows for a reduction in the scope of paint work, which in practice shortens repair time and lowers costs.

The metallic coating ensures consistency with other body elements in this color, and the properly prepared surface of the lid provides a solid base for potential paint refreshing or polishing, should it be required during the visual matching stage with the rest of the body.

Placement on the vehicle and structural function

The trunk lid is intended for installation in the rear of the vehicle, in the trunk area. This body component is responsible not only for access to the luggage compartment but also for:

• maintaining the proper aerodynamic line of the rear of the car,
• correct routing of seal edges and rainwater drainage,
• stable mounting of the lock and lighting elements, if provided in the given body variant.

A properly selected trunk lid is important for user comfort – it ensures secure closing, limits unwanted vibrations, and helps maintain the proper tightness of the trunk.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered trunk lid comes from an operated vehicle, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original construction. Such elements are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs and restorations because they allow for maintaining the factory body specification without the need to use aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

In practice, a used BMW E88 trunk lid represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original build quality, which is especially important for visible elements exposed to weather conditions.

Why consider a used trunk lid

Choosing an original, used trunk lid is a solution that often helps avoid problems with body geometry, leaks, or difficulties in adjusting the lock. An element sourced from factory disassembly retains the correct stampings, sheet metal thickness, and mounting points, which facilitates the work of the body shop and painter.

If you want to learn more about the specifics of the second-hand parts market and dispel doubts regarding their quality, it is worth reading the article Used car parts: Myths and facts you need to know, which discusses the most common concerns related to such components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or supplementary trunk trim elements, check out the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.