Engine Bonnet Hinge BMW E90 E92 Front Right O/S Silverstone Metallic - A29

BMW E90/E92 Front Right Hood Hinge in Silverstone Metallic A29 is an original body part designed for precise guidance and support of the front engine hood. Thanks to its factory geometry and fit for the E90/E92 3 Series, it ensures stable hood operation and proper alignment with the fenders and bumper. A used OEM part is a solution that allows you to maintain the original body line without the need for costly purchase of a new part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7115264-SIL
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7115264
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210678, 7210678, 7115264, 41618045404, 41617131752, 8045404, 7131752
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Silverstone Metallic - A29
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge operates in the front right part of the body, responsible for opening, closing, and maintaining the correct position of the engine hood. The construction is specifically designed for the BMW E90/E92 series, which translates to:

• correct hood movement kinematics without sheet metal stress,
• maintaining even gaps between the hood and adjacent elements,
• stable hood guidance during repeated opening and closing.

By using an original solution, compatibility with factory mounting points and standard safety elements is maintained.

Silverstone Metallic A29 Color and Visual Aspect

The hinge is factory finished in the Silverstone Metallic A29 shade, which is significant both aesthetically and practically. In case of body repair after a collision or replacement of parts in this color, it reduces the need for additional hinge painting, thus shortening bodywork and painting time. At the same time, visual consistency of the engine bay and the area around the cowl panel is maintained.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Part

Choosing an original hood hinge for the BMW 3 Series E90/E92 allows you to maintain the engine hood's operating parameters in line with the manufacturer's intentions. Key benefits include:

• factory fit to the body – no need for modifications to mounting holes,
• maintaining the correct hood geometry relative to fenders and headlights,
• compatibility with standard safety elements and seals,
• possibility of use in post-accident repairs and front-end straightening.

A used OEM part will be suitable for both replacing a damaged hinge and for reconstructing the entire front end after a collision, ensuring predictable hood behavior during operation.

Application in Body Repairs and Fitment

The hood hinge in Silverstone Metallic A29 color is particularly useful in situations where the right hood mount needs replacement due to mechanical damage or corrosion. Thanks to the preservation of the original design, it is possible to:

• precisely set the height and position of the hood relative to the front crossmember,
• recreate factory reference points in structural front-end repairs,
• reduce the risk of the hood rubbing against fenders or headlights.

This solution is particularly beneficial for body shops and owners who care about the technical correctness of repairs and maintaining the vehicle's value.

Expanding the BMW Bodywork Offer

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

For drivers interested in improving the ergonomics and comfort inside the vehicle, information about the possibility of replacing seats with branded used components may also be useful – you can find more on this topic in the article Interior Metamorphosis: How Branded Used Seats Affect Comfort and Car Value.