BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Amethystgrau Grey 7008727

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Amethystgrau Grey in Amethystgrau Metallic A09 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood. This used OEM part ensures factory-spec mounting geometry, which facilitates proper gap alignment and trouble-free operation of the hood after front-end vehicle repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7008727
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7008727
• Substitutable numbers: 41617008727, 7008727, 41627111407, 7111407, 41617120275, 7120275
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Amethystgrau Metallic - A09
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is dedicated to the left side of the engine hood in BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI (facelift) models. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the hood, proper opening and closing, and maintaining the correct position of the hood relative to the fenders, bumper, and cowl panel.

Thanks to its original design, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which reduces the need for additional adjustments and allows for the efficient restoration of the hood opening mechanism after a collision or replacement of front-end components.

Color and paint matching

The component is in the Amethystgrau Metallic - A09 shade, which is particularly important when assembling a body set in the same color. Although the hood hinge is mostly concealed, maintaining color consistency in the engine bay is important for repairs performed according to manufacturer standards and for the restoration of premium vehicles.

The original surface finish also facilitates any potential additional anti-corrosion protection or matching to individual paint requirements during bodywork repairs.

Benefits of using an original hood hinge

Using a used, factory-made hood hinge in a BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI allows you to maintain:

• correct geometry for opening and closing the engine hood,
• stable support of the hood without excessive operating play,
• structural consistency with other body components,
• compatibility with factory mounting points and struts.

For body shops and users who care about the technical correctness of repairs, this is a solution that allows for reduced adjustment time and avoids problems with the hood not closing properly or rubbing against adjacent elements.

Application area and system expansion

The component belongs to the Hoods group, which includes parts responsible for closing and operating the front part of the body. In practice, repairing the front of a car often requires replacing several cooperating parts – from the hood itself, through hinges, to mounting elements and brackets.

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

Additional information and technical support

Before installation, it is recommended to verify the compatibility of the component with the specific vehicle equipment version and to check the gap settings after bolting the hinge to the body and the hood. Proper adjustment minimizes stress in the sheet metal and extends the durability of the entire opening system.

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