BMW 5 Series E60 Right O/S Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Hinge Arm Bronze 7034246

The BMW 5 Series E60 Right O/S Trunk Lid Boot Tailgate Hinge Arm Bronze in Platinbronze Metallic A53 is a genuine BMW body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the trunk lid. Thanks to its factory geometry and perfect fit for the E60 body, this used hinge ensures proper trunk operation and color consistency with the Platinbronze Metallic body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7034246-PB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7034246
• Substitutable numbers: 41627111388, 7111388, 41627116780, 7116780, 7034246
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Platinbronze Metallic - A53
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function in the BMW 5 E60 body

The described item is a right trunk lid hinge arm designed for the BMW 5 Series E60, belonging to the Trunk lids and rear parts category. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the trunk lid, keeping it aligned, and ensuring proper interaction with the lifting actuators. A correctly selected hinge reduces stress on the body panels, minimizes the risk of trunk misalignment, and ensures the lock closes properly.

The placement on the right side of the body ensures compatibility with the factory BMW E60 mounting system, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the original kinematics of opening and closing the trunk.

Platinbronze Metallic A53 color and visual fit

The component is finished in Platinbronze Metallic A53, used as a factory finish on selected BMW 5 Series E60 models. Consequently, when replacing a damaged hinge with a part in the same shade, you can reduce or completely eliminate the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

Color matching is not only important for aesthetics but also for practical reasons – the factory paint on the hinge works better with the original anti-corrosion coating, which helps maintain proper resistance to weather conditions in the rear part of the body.

Installation characteristics and service application

As a genuine BMW part, the trunk lid hinge for the E60 ensures correct spacing of mounting points and compatibility with factory bolts and body mounts. This facilitates service work when:

• replacing a damaged or bent hinge after a rear-end collision,
• adjusting the position of the trunk lid relative to the fenders and bumper,
• restoring the correct geometry of opening and closing the lid.

This used component from the Trunk lids and rear parts category is a good solution for accident repairs where maintaining the original body structure while optimizing costs is a priority.

Using used BMW components in service practice

In the case of BMW 5 Series E60 body repairs, using a used trunk lid hinge allows for maintaining factory material quality and construction while limiting expenses. Original parts from dismantling often work better with the existing body structure than aftermarket replacements with universal geometry.

If you are interested in a broader context of using original and used BMW components in repairs, it is worth reading an article describing typical faults and repairs in engines of this brand: BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.

Expanding the repair of the BMW 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 hinge arms, brackets, or complete trunk lids, check the available parts in the BMW trunk lids and rear parts category.