BMW 3 E90 E92 Front Right Engine Bonnet Hinge O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red

The BMW E90 E92 Right Hood Hinge Karmesinrot is an original body part designed for the right side of the front of the car, ensuring precise guidance and stable support for the hood. Thanks to the factory color Karmesinrot - A61, the hinge perfectly integrates with the body's styling line, facilitating an aesthetic replacement without the need for additional paint matching. This is a practical solution for BMW users who expect a robust construction and proper fit of hood components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7115264-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7115264
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210678, 7210678, 7115264, 41618045404, 41617131752, 8045404, 7131752, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The right hood hinge in the BMW E90/E92 series is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the hood and maintaining it in the correct position relative to the fenders and front panel. Its placement in the front – right side area means the component operates under demanding conditions – exposed to vibrations, mechanical loads, and external factors. Using an original hinge helps maintain the correct hood geometry, which reduces the risk of rubbing against adjacent parts and simplifies subsequent adjustments.

Karmesinrot Color – Visual Matching

The factory color Karmesinrot - A61 is a significant advantage when replacing a part on cars with the same paint shade. A hinge in this color:

• facilitates maintaining visual consistency of the engine bay and hood edges,
• reduces the need for additional painting in aesthetic repairs,
• contributes to preserving the original character of the BMW body.

For owners of vehicles in the Karmesinrot color, this is a particularly beneficial solution for repairs after collisions or for correcting hood fitment.

Mounting and Operational Characteristics

The hinge is a structural component working in the hood's opening axis, so its proper functioning affects the comfort of daily engine bay access. A correctly selected hinge:

• ensures smooth hood movement without jamming,
• helps maintain even gaps between the hood and fenders,
• reduces stress on the hood panel and adjacent components.

In case of replacement after mechanical damage or corrosion, using an original hinge dedicated to the BMW E90/E92 allows for restoring the correct operation of the entire hood opening mechanism.

Condition and Origin of the Part

The offered hinge comes from the BMW group and is part of the Hoods category, meaning it was designed to work with the factory hood panel and the front body structure. As a used part, it represents an attractive cost-effective solution while maintaining proper fit and functionality, especially for operational repairs or body reconstruction on older models.

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

Who is this Hood Hinge For

This hinge model will be suitable for:

• owners of BMW E90/E92 after minor collisions in the front body area,
• individuals restoring the technical condition of youngtimer vehicles,
• body and paint shops that require original parts for precise hood fitment.

If you are interested in a broader context of restoring older models and want to better utilize the potential of used components when refreshing the body and mechanics, it is worth reading the article Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998-2012, which discusses practical modernization scenarios using salvaged parts.