BMW Mini R52 Cabrio Tailgate Boot Lid Hatch Hinge Right O/S Lightning Blue A63

The BMW Mini R52 Cabrio Right Tailgate Hinge in Lightning Blue Metallic A63 is an original body part from the Tailgates & Rear category, designed for the right side of the tailgate. It enables stable guidance and secure opening of the rear tailgate, maintaining the factory body geometry and color consistency with the Lightning Blue paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7111442-LB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7144002
• Substitutable numbers: 41627144002, 7144002, 7111442, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The presented hinge is dedicated to the right side of the cabrio tailgate. It is responsible for precise guidance of the tailgate during opening and closing, as well as maintaining the correct position of the tailgate relative to the fenders, bumper, and rear lights. By preserving the factory design, it ensures:

• correct operation of the tailgate lifting mechanism,
• stable support of the tailgate in extreme positions,
• reduction of stress within the hinges and body mountings.

Lightning Blue Metallic A63 Color and Visual Matching

The part is finished in Lightning Blue Metallic A63 paint, allowing for an aesthetic match with the Mini body in this specific shade. In many cases, this enables installation without immediate repainting, reducing repair time and facilitating the restoration of a consistent appearance to the rear of the vehicle.

For owners of the Mini R52 Cabrio, this means the possibility of preserving the car's original character, maintaining the continuity of body lines and uniform gaps between the tailgate and adjacent panels.

Mounting Characteristics of the Right Hinge

The hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the tailgate, in the factory mounting points. The design, consistent with the original Mini project, allows for:

• use of standard screws and body mountings,
• easier adjustment of the tailgate geometry during alignment,
• maintaining compatibility with the factory opening mechanism.

As a body component, the hinge works with other tailgate parts, creating a cohesive support system and ensuring adequate rigidity of the entire structure.

Used Condition and Benefits of Using OE Parts

The offered hinge is a used original Mini part, which means its factory material and structural specifications are maintained. In practice, this translates to proper fitment to the body, predictable behavior under load, and compatibility with other tailgate system components.

For workshops and individual users, this is a solution that allows for economical repair of the rear body section while maintaining manufacturer standards in terms of fit and operation of the opening mechanism.

Expanding Rear Body Repair for Mini

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area on your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as hinges, complete tailgates, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mini Tailgates & Rear category.

To better plan service work on your car and understand the interdependencies between different vehicle systems, it is worth consulting the technical guide on engine power supply – you will find it in the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair, which helps in making informed part selections by OEM numbers and proper diagnostics.