Boot Trunk Lid BMW E64 LCI Cabrio Convertible Tailgate Stratus Metallic - 440

Visual condition of the part

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

Boot Trunk Lid BMW E64 LCI Cabrio Convertible Tailgate Stratus Metallic - 440 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the facelifted 6 Series convertible. The paint in the Stratus Grey Metallic - 440 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW palette and facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7188584-SRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7188584
• Substitutable numbers: 7188584, 41627188584
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Stratus Grey Metallic - 440
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the component

The presented trunk lid belongs to the Trunk lids and rear category and is designed for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle's body. It is responsible for the tight closure of the luggage compartment, proper alignment of the body lines, and stable mounting of rear equipment, such as lighting or perimeter seals (if provided in the specific vehicle model).

Its placement in the rear body area ensures proper edge geometry, which is important both for operational safety and for precise fitment with the fenders, bumper, and the folding roof cover in the convertible version.

Color and paint matching Stratus Grey Metallic - 440

The factory color Stratus Grey Metallic - 440 is a distinctive metallic shade of gray used in premium BMW models. The use of original metallic paint:

• facilitates visual matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork,
• limits the scope of potential paint work to correction or blending,
• ensures consistency of light reflection on the body surface.

Thanks to this, the lid can be used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing the component due to corrosion or mechanical damage, while maintaining high body aesthetics.

Technical characteristics and installation

The trunk lid has been designed as a component tailored to the structure of the rear body of the facelifted BMW 6 Series E64. The appropriate weight of the component promotes the stability of the hinges and actuators, and also influences the proper closing of the lid. Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle requires maintaining the correct edge geometry, which translates into:

• proper seal adhesion,
• even gaps between body elements,
• trouble-free cooperation with the lock and latch mechanism.

As an OEM body part, the element is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates service work and shortens repair time compared to replacements that require additional adjustment.

Application in BMW repairs and restoration

The LCI version trunk lid is particularly useful for repairing vehicles after rear-end collisions, as well as for restoring units that have suffered mechanical damage or body panel deformation. Using an original body component allows for maintaining the factory body line, which is significant both for the car's market value and for subsequent servicing.

In the case of premium vehicles, such as the BMW 6 Series, using parts from the same model group reduces the risk of problems with fitment, leaks, or improper operation of the locking mechanisms.

Expanding the scope of work in the rear body section

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

For users interested in learning more about selecting used OEM components by catalog numbers and VIN, the article describing a practical approach to parts selection, comparison tables, and answers to frequently asked questions may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it with original Audi parts.