BMW F07 GT Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Black Sapphire 475 7046324

BMW F07 GT Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Black Sapphire 475 is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the hood in the front right section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory geometry and perfect fit for the BMW construction, it ensures stable hood operation and proper alignment with the fenders and bumper. This used part in the original Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint allows for maintaining consistent body aesthetics or reducing the scope of painting during repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7229636-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7229636
• Substitutable numbers: 41617229636, 7229636, 7046324
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW F07 GT body

The presented hood hinge is dedicated for installation in the front right part of the engine bay of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo F07. It is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the hood and maintaining its correct position relative to other body panels. A properly selected hinge minimizes the risk of the hood edges rubbing against the fender, facilitates gap adjustment, and contributes to the comfort of daily engine bay maintenance.

Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color and visual aspects

The component is finished in the factory Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color, characteristic of many BMW configurations. For users repairing a car after a collision or replacing a damaged hinge in a vehicle of the same shade, this is a practical advantage – often, only minor paint correction in the mounting area is sufficient, without the need for full repainting of the part. Maintaining the original coating also helps preserve the consistent look of the engine bay.

Benefits of using an original hood hinge

Using a factory hood hinge in a BMW F07 GT translates into a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the correct geometry of opening and closing the hood,
• easier adjustment of the hood position relative to the fenders and bumper,
• reduction of stress in the hood skin and mounting points,
• visual consistency thanks to the original Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 paint.

For body shops and individual users, this means faster installation, fewer adjustment corrections, and a more predictable final result after body repairs.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered hood hinge comes from dismantling, which allows combining original BMW quality with a more favorable repair cost compared to a new component. Such parts are particularly useful in post-accident repairs when not only the hood skin but also its mounting hardware is damaged. Replacing the hinge with an original used component helps restore proper hood operation without interfering with the body structure.

BMW Hoods – expansion and modernization of the front zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as hood skins, reinforcements, or additional supports, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

More about BMW components and the use of used parts

For those interested in a broader technical context, the differences between standard components and the M line, and the conscious selection of used body and equipment parts, the article dedicated to this topic may be helpful: BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?. It allows for a better understanding of the brand's design philosophy and helps in selecting components appropriate to the character of a specific BMW model.