BMW 5 E60 Right O/S Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Hinge Tiefgruen Deep Green A43

BMW 5 E60 Right O/S Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Hinge Tiefgruen Deep Green A43 is an original body component designed for the right side of the trunk lid. Thanks to the factory paint in the Tiefgruen Deep Green shade and precise fitment to the BMW 5 Series E60 model structure, this part allows for efficient replacement of a damaged hinge without the need for costly modifications. It is a practical solution for users looking for a proven component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group for their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034246-TG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7111388
• Substitutable numbers: 41627111388, 7111388, 41627116780, 7116780, 7034246, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tiefgruen Metallic - A43
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 E60

The presented hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the trunk lid in the BMW 5 Series E60. The design has been developed for the specific geometry of the body, which ensures proper operation of the trunk lid, correct guidance of the opening and closing movement, and stable support of the lid during daily use.

Its original BMW origin means that factory mounting points are preserved, along with alignment with the body lines and compatibility with standard lid and rear panel components. As a result, installation is predictable, and the risk of issues with gap adjustment and fitment is minimized.

Tiefgruen Deep Green A43 color and visual aspects

The component is finished in the factory color Tiefgruen Deep Green – A43, characteristic of selected BMW 5 E60 configurations. Maintaining the original paint is important both aesthetically and practically – in many cases, it allows for minimizing or completely eliminating the need for painting work if other body elements are in the same shade.

Factory painting also helps maintain the consistency of the protective coating at the junction of the hinge with the trunk lid and the body, which is important for corrosion resistance at critical mounting points.

Performance characteristics and installation

As a component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, the hinge is responsible for stable guidance of the lid, even load distribution, and proper interaction with other components of the opening mechanism. Maintaining the correct geometry of the hinge is crucial for:

• proper closing of the lid without excessive strain on the lock,
• maintaining even gaps between the lid and the rear fenders,
• maintaining the tightness of the luggage compartment.

The part is sourced from dismantling, which allows for the reuse of an original BMW component in vehicles requiring repair of the rear body section. With proper installation and adjustment, the hinge ensures stable operation of the lid under typical operating conditions.

Use in accident repairs and restoration

The right-side trunk lid hinge is particularly useful for accident repairs when the opening mechanism is damaged or the mounts are deformed. Replacing it with an original BMW component allows for restoring the factory functionality of the rear body section without the need for aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

This solution is also suitable for restoration projects where maintaining consistency with the vehicle's original specification is important – both in terms of construction and color.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section of your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or complete trunk lids, check out the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.

For those interested in the wider use of dismantled parts in tuning and restoration projects, practical tips on combining visual and mechanical aspects can be found in the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components.