BMW 3 Series E46 Right O/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Titansilber Metallic Silver

The BMW E46 Right Hood Hinge Titansilber is an original body part from the Hoods group, designed for the right side of the engine bay in BMW 3 Series E46 models. The hinge, in the factory Titansilber Metallic – 354 color, ensures visual consistency with the body paint and stable hood operation during opening and closing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7028578-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7028578
• Substitutable numbers: 41617028578, 7028578, 41618240554, 8240554, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the BMW E46 Hood Hinge

The right hood hinge is responsible for the precise guidance and support of the engine cover on the passenger side. A properly selected part:

• maintains the hood in the correct position relative to the fenders and front panel,
• limits stress on the hood mounting points,
• ensures smooth movement when opening and closing the cover.

Thanks to its adaptation to the BMW E46 construction, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of body gaps.

Titansilber Metallic – 354 Color and Visual Matching

The part is finished in the Titansilber Metallic – 354 color, allowing for consistency with the original body paint in this shade. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for additional painting, especially when the hinge remains partially visible in the engine bay.

The factory paint shade reduces the risk of color discrepancies and facilitates matching with existing structural elements, which is important for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Mounting Characteristics and Vehicle Placement

The hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, in the front area, between the hood and the body's supporting structure. The part's design is adapted to the BMW E46 geometry, allowing for:

• use of factory mounting points,
• correct hood guidance along the opening axis,
• easier adjustment of the cover's height and position relative to adjacent panels.

Such adaptation promotes maintaining even gaps and a correct body line after repair.

Original Origin and Replacement Numbers

The part comes from the BMW line and complies with OEM designations used by the manufacturer. The hinge has an assigned part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific BMW E46 body version and year. This allows for precise component selection for the existing hood and front structure.

If you have doubts when selecting parts based on paint codes or manufacturer designations, a practical guide may be helpful – detailed instructions can be found in the article Risk-Free Online Parts Shopping – 5 Proven Ways to Verify Component Compatibility by OEM Numbers and Paint Codes.

Application in Body Repairs and Hood Area Enhancement

The right hood hinge in Titansilber Metallic – 354 color is suitable for both accident repairs and replacement of worn-out consumables in the front area. This is particularly important when the existing hinge has become deformed, corroded, or causes improper hood closure.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as reinforcements, guides, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.