BMW F20 F30 F32 Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

BMW F20 F30 F32 Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for the right side of the front section of BMW F-series vehicles. It enables precise guidance and stable support for the engine hood, maintaining factory geometry and color consistency in the Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 shade. This is a solution for users who want to restore the proper operation of the hood after a collision or replacement of front-end components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7239416-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286344
• Substitutable numbers: 41617286344, 7286344, 41007336702, 7336702, 41617298138, 7298138, 7239416
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is designed for installation in the front right part of the body, where it is responsible for the smooth opening and closing of the hood and maintaining its correct position relative to the fenders and the front panel. The design, adapted to the BMW F20/F30 platform, allows for maintaining proper mounting gaps, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct closing of the hood.

As a body component, the hinge works with factory mounting points, so after proper installation, it is possible to achieve stable hood operation without unwanted play or stress in the sheet metal structure.

Karmesinrot A61 color and visual matching

An important feature of this hinge is the factory finish in Karmesinrot A61 color, which makes it easier to match vehicles painted in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for limiting or completely skipping additional painting of the component, which shortens repair time and simplifies the front body restoration process.

Choosing a hinge in the appropriate color is not only important for aesthetic reasons – the paint coating also provides a protective layer against corrosion, supporting the durability of the component in daily use.

Mounting characteristics and application

The hinge is intended for installation in factory mounting points in the front part of the body on the right side. Thanks to the design consistent with BMW solutions, it is possible to:

• recreate the original hood opening geometry,
• maintain the correct position of the hood relative to adjacent panels,
• reduce the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The component will work especially well during post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged hinge, or when correcting the hood alignment if the existing mechanism no longer ensures stable operation.

Component condition and benefits of using OE parts

The offered hinge comes from the BMW parts group and is a used component, which allows combining factory fitment with a more favorable cost compared to new components. Using an original design solution promotes consistency with other body elements and minimizes the risk of assembly problems.

Choosing such a hinge is a good solution for users who expect compatibility with factory mounting points, predictable hood behavior during opening and closing, and the preservation of the vehicle's original character.

BMW Hoods – expansion and modernization of the front zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional supports, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Practical tips for selecting body parts

When replacing body components such as hood hinges, it is worth paying attention to the vehicle generation compatibility, mounting side, and paint color. This allows for limiting the scope of additional work and maintaining the visual consistency of the entire front. It is also good practice to check the hood operation after installation – verifying the smoothness of movement, closing, and even gaps.

If you are also interested in the subject of restoring external vehicle components, including improving the appearance of wheels, a guide dedicated to alloy wheel regeneration may be helpful: Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and regenerating alloy wheels.