BMW F10 Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Right O/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 7204238

BMW F10 Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Right O/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear group, designed for precise installation on the right side of the vehicle. This used, factory-original component ensures the correct opening and closing geometry of the trunk lid while maintaining a consistent Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint finish with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7204238-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7204238
• Substitutable numbers: 7204238, 41627204238
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the component

The presented right trunk lid hinge is dedicated to the BMW F10 series body and is responsible for the stable guidance and support of the rear lid. As an original BMW part, it maintains the correct mounting points, operating kinematics, and compatibility with factory lid and body components, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for the direct replacement of a damaged hinge without interfering with the left side of the mechanism, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of misaligning the entire trunk opening system.

Color and matching of Alpinweiss 3 – 300 paint

The component is factory-painted in the Alpinweiss 3 – 300 shade, which is significant for post-accident repairs and visual corrections of the rear body section. Using a hinge in the same color as the trunk lid limits the scope of painting to the necessary minimum or, under favorable conditions, allows for avoiding repainting entirely.

For users who care about the visual consistency of their BMW F10 body, a color-matched hinge is a practical solution that makes it easier to maintain a uniform paint surface in the rear zone, especially around the edges and contours of the lid.

Benefits of using an original BMW hinge

Choosing an original BMW F10 trunk lid hinge offers a number of technical advantages:

• preservation of the factory opening and closing geometry of the lid,
• proper fitment with the body structure and lid mounts,
• compatibility with factory additional components within the rear body section,
• reduction of the risk of stress and deformation of sheet metal in the mounting area.

Thanks to this, repairing the rear body section after a collision or due to corrosion can be carried out in a more predictable manner, maintaining the rigidity of the structure and the comfort of using the trunk lid characteristic of BMW.

Application in post-accident and renovation repairs

The used BMW F10 trunk lid hinge will prove useful both for typical post-accident repairs and for body renovation when it is necessary to replace a damaged or worn-out lid guide component. This solution allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the original design and proper fit to the body.

If you want to better understand when it is worth reaching for used body parts instead of replacements, the following article will be helpful: Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.

Expanding your BMW rear body repair

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