BMW 3 Series F31 Rear Right O/S Trunk Lid Hinge Melbourne Red - A75 7263158

BMW F31 Trunk Lid Hinge Right Rear Melbourne Red - A75 is an original body part from the Trunk Lids & Tailgates category, designed for the right rear side of the vehicle. The hinge ensures stable lid guidance, proper operating geometry, and secure closing, while the factory color Melbourne Red Metallic - A75 allows for visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting in this shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7298070-MRT
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7298070
• Substitutable numbers: 41007298070, 7298070, 7263158
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Melbourne Red Metallic - A75
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and Function of the Trunk Lid Hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the trunk lid in BMW F31 series models. It is responsible for precise guidance of the lid along the opening and closing path, maintaining it in the correct position, and transferring loads resulting from the lid's weight and actuator operation. Thanks to its construction conforming to BMW's factory standards, the part maintains proper rigidity and stability of the connection with the body.

Color and Bodywork Matching

The hinge is factory finished in Melbourne Red Metallic - A75, which is significant both aesthetically and practically. For vehicles with the same paint code, this allows for maintaining a consistent body line, without tonal differences within the trunk recess and lid edges. The metallic paint finish is matched to the manufacturer's standard, facilitating integration with other body components.

Vehicle Placement and Installation Aspects

The part is intended for installation in the rear of the vehicle, on the right side, in accordance with the factory mounting layout of the BMW F31. This placement ensures:

• correct lid guidance relative to the roof and fender edges,
• appropriate force distribution during opening and closing,
• maintaining the seal of the trunk lid perimeter in conjunction with the seals.

The original hinge geometry facilitates installation in place of the factory part, without the need for modifying mounting points or interfering with the body structure.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The offered hinge comes from the BMW range and is an OEM type part, meaning it complies with the manufacturer's original design and material standards. The product is in used condition, which in practice means it has been previously operated in a vehicle but retains the functionality required for further use after proper installation. For workshops and individual users, this represents a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original part specification.

Application in BMW F31 Body Repairs

This hinge is particularly suitable for situations where the right side trunk lid mounting has been damaged, deformed after a collision, or the part has suffered mechanical wear. Replacing it with an original hinge allows for restoring:

• proper lid fit with the body line,
• smooth movement during opening and closing,
• stable operation of the lid lifting actuators.

By maintaining the factory design, the hinge works with original lid components, seals, and other rear body parts.

If you need other body parts related to the rear of this brand's vehicles, such as mounts, brackets, or additional lid handles, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk Lids & Tailgates category.

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