BMW F01 F02 Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Right O/S Spacegrau - A52 7250806

BMW F01 F02 Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Right O/S Spacegrau - A52 is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the hood in BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. This used, factory-spec hinge ensures the correct opening and closing geometry of the hood, which translates into stable body panel alignment and safe operation of the engine compartment. Thanks to its original design, it is a solution compatible with factory mounting points, requiring no modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7291702-SCG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7291702
• Substitutable numbers: 7291702, 41617291702, 7250806
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Spacegrau Metallic - A52
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function in the BMW F01/F02 body

The presented hood hinge is a component of the lifting and support system for the front engine hood in BMW F01 and F02 models. It is responsible for:

• guiding the hood on the right side during opening and closing,
• maintaining the correct position of the hood relative to the fenders and the front panel,
• reducing play and vibrations of the hood while driving.

By maintaining the factory geometry, the hinge helps to keep even gaps between body panels, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for the proper closing of the hood.

Spacegrau Metallic color – visual matching

The component is finished in Spacegrau Metallic – A52, characteristic of many BMW 7 Series F01/F02 vehicles. For vehicles in the same paint shade, this often allows for reducing or completely skipping additional painting of the hinge, which shortens repair time and simplifies the installation process. Even if the car has a different color, the factory surface finish provides a good base for paint preparation.

Benefits of using an original hood hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a BMW F01/F02 brings a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – original mounting points and hinge kinematics are preserved.
• Consistency with the body structure – no need to modify the hood or fenders.
• Stable hood guidance – reduced risk of rubbing against adjacent components.
• Possibility of adjusting the hood position within factory ranges.

This solution is particularly recommended after frontal or side collisions, when the right side of the hood opening mechanism has been damaged and precise reconstruction of the vehicle's front geometry is necessary.

Installation characteristics and condition of the component

The offered hood hinge belongs to the Hoods category, meaning it is an integral part of the mounting and support system for the front engine hood. As a used component, it comes from dismantling, which ensures it retains its original construction and is suitable for re-installation after verification by a mechanic or bodywork specialist. Installation is performed at the factory mounting points on the right side of the vehicle, using appropriate bolts and workshop tools.

Application in body and paint repairs

Replacing the hood hinge is often necessary after front-end damage, when the hood does not close properly, rubs against the fender, or unnatural differences in gaps are visible. Using an original hinge on the right side allows you to:

• restore the correct hood line relative to the headlights and fenders,
• minimize the need for additional bodywork corrections,
• achieve repeatable, factory settings after the repair is completed.

This is a practical solution for both professional workshops and users who care about the technically correct reconstruction of the vehicle's front end.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front engine hood area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as reinforcements, hinges, or complete hoods, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

For those who, in parallel with body repairs, are thinking about improving cabin ergonomics and interior personalization, the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which describes the possibilities of using used seats and steering wheels in conscious interior tuning, may be an inspiration.