BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Right Trunk Lid Hinge Oxford Green 2 8240340

BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Right Trunk Lid Hinge Oxford Green 2 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and support of the trunk lid. Thanks to its factory geometry and perfect fit for the 7 Series construction, it ensures stable lid operation, proper alignment, and consistent opening kinematics. This used OEM part is a sensible choice for accident repairs, rear body geometry correction, or replacing a worn-out hinge.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8240340-OXF
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8240340
• Substitutable numbers: 41627068530, 7068530, 41627175308, 7175308, 41627075102, 7075102, 41628240340, 8240340
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Oxfordgruen Metallic - 430
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function in the BMW 7 body

The presented hinge is dedicated to the right side of the trunk lid in the BMW 7 Series E65, E66, and E67 generations. It is responsible for guiding the lid along the correct path, keeping it aligned, and working with other mounting and sealing elements. The hinge design was engineered for the specific body line of the 7 Series, which translates into secure closing, even contact with seals, and reduced stress on the rear body panels.

Oxford Green 2 color – visual and service aspect

The component is factory-finished in Oxford Green 2 – 430, which is significant for both aesthetic and practical reasons. When repairing a car in the same color, this often allows for minimizing the scope of painting or facilitates color matching during body and paint work. The original paint coating also makes it easier to assess any previous interventions in the body structure and to check the anti-corrosion condition in the mounting area.

Benefits of using an original trunk lid hinge

Using an original right trunk lid hinge for the BMW 7 E65/E66/E67 provides a number of technical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry of the lid opening and closing,
• proper alignment with the left hinge and other rear body components,
• reducing the risk of squeaking, jamming, and uneven closing,
• easier adjustment of the lid position relative to the fenders and bumper,
• better interaction with seals, which helps maintain trunk tightness.

For users who want to restore the standard factory operation of the trunk lid, using an original part with this reference is a technically safe and predictable solution.

Condition, origin, and use in service practice

The offered hinge comes from dismantling and is a used original BMW part, which in workshop practice often represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining factory parameters. This type of component is commonly used for:

• accident repairs of the rear body section,
• replacing worn or bent hinges after years of operation,
• correcting trunk lid alignment after previous bodywork repairs.

Thanks to the preservation of the original design, installation proceeds in a manner similar to the factory process, without the need for mounting modifications or interference with the body structure.

Compatibility and replacement numbers

The element belongs to a group of parts for which the manufacturer has provided various catalog numbers and interchangeable numbers depending on the model year, body version, and production changes. In practice, this means that the hinge may appear under several references, but it retains the same function and mounting method within the 7 Series E65/E66/E67 range. Before purchasing, it is worth verifying compatibility with the specific vehicle configuration, which facilitates subsequent installation and minimizes the risk of mismatch.

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

For those interested in a broader use of dismantled parts in car modification and personalization projects, including visual and mechanical tuning, an article describing a practical approach to such upgrades may be helpful – you can find it here: Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components.