BMW 3 Series E46 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge Topasblau Blue Metallic 8220074

BMW 3 Series E46 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge Topasblau Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for the passenger-side trunk lid. Thanks to the factory Topasblau Metallic – 364 paint finish, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle body and precise fitment to the lid structure, facilitating easy installation and subsequent adjustment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7001560-TPB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7001560
• Substitutable numbers: 41627001560, 7001560, 41628240556, 8240556, 8220074, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Topasblau Metallic - 364
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function in the BMW 3 E46 body

The presented BMW 3 Series E46 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge is responsible for the stable guidance and support of the trunk lid. The component operates on the lid's pivot axis, ensuring smooth opening and closing as well as maintaining the proper geometry of the rear body section. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for the retention of the factory mounting layout and proper cooperation with the left hinge and lid struts.

Color and paint match Topasblau Metallic – 364

The hinge is factory-painted in the Topasblau Metallic – 364 shade, characteristic of many BMW 3 Series E46 generation models. As a result:

• you reduce the need for additional painting when replacing the component,
• you maintain color consistency in the trunk cavity and lid edges,
• you minimize the risk of shade differences in the hinge area.

This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and the aesthetics of the rear body section are essential.

Construction, installation, and compatibility

The trunk lid hinge is a structural component designed by BMW specifically for the 3 Series E46. This ensures the retention of factory mounting points to the body and lid, as well as the correct range of motion when opening and closing. The component works with original bolts, struts, and lid seals, which facilitates installation in a body shop or a workshop specializing in the BMW brand.

The product belongs to the Trunk lids and rear parts category, which is why it is intended for work in the rear body zone – especially when replacing or adjusting the trunk lid after a collision, corrosion, or mechanical wear of the hinge.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered hinge is a used part, which in practice means it retains its original geometry and factory operating parameters while offering an attractive price compared to new components. A used OEM part often fits the vehicle's real-world operating conditions better than replacements with uncertain specifications, and when installed correctly, it allows for a durable and functional repair of the trunk lid.

Expanding BMW rear body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or complete trunk lids, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.

For owners of this brand who want to better understand the specifics of operation and repairs using original and used components, an article describing a typical timing chain failure in N47 engines may be helpful – you can find it here: BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.