Hood Seal BMW G11 Bonnet Engine Bracket Gasket Front Left N/S 7347395

The BMW G11 front left hood seal is an original part from the Seals and Gaskets group, designed for operation in the front left mounting area of the hood and engine bay. It ensures a tight seal between the hood and the body, limiting the ingress of water, dirt, and noise into the engine compartment, and improving the overall refinement of the front of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7347395
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7347395
• Substitutable numbers: 7347395, 51767347395
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Gaskets & Seals

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The presented seal is designed for installation in the front left part of the bodywork, in the area of the hood and engine bay support. Its shape and profile are adapted to the geometry of the BMW 7 Series G11 generation, allowing for precise fitting without the need for modifications. A correctly installed seal stabilizes the hood line, supports even contact with the body, and helps maintain proper force distribution during closing.

Sealing Function and Engine Bay Protection

The hood seal performs several important operational functions:

• limits the ingress of water and contaminants into the engine bay from the front left corner,
• reduces noise transfer from the engine bay to the outside and into the cabin,
• supports the maintenance of a stable hood position relative to the fender and front fascia,
• reduces the risk of corrosion of metal components in the hood mounting area.

Thanks to proper sealing of the front zone, the seal helps maintain appropriate operating conditions for engine accessories and electrical components located nearby. This is particularly important in premium vehicles where both acoustic comfort and long-term resistance to external factors are crucial.

Characteristics of an Original BMW Part

As a part prepared by BMW, the hood seal has a profile and material hardness selected for the specific front body construction of the G11. This means:

• precise fit to factory mounting points,
• consistency with other seals within the hood and engine bay area,
• maintenance of factory gaps and body lines after installation.

This part comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means it is a part with factory-compliant parameters, intended for further use after proper installation. In many cases, using an original used seal is a beneficial solution compared to aftermarket alternatives with uncertain profiles and material hardness.

Benefits of Replacing the Hood Seal

Replacing a worn or damaged hood seal with a functional part restores proper operating conditions to the front part of the vehicle. The most important benefits include:

• improved engine bay sealing in the front left corner area,
• reduction of air drafts and unwanted noises at higher speeds,
• more stable hood contact with the body, which affects aesthetics and user comfort,
• reduced risk of moisture ingress into metal components and electrical connectors in this zone.

For workshops and owners who care about the condition of their BMW 7 Series G11 bodywork, this is a practical way to maintain an appropriate level of protection and comfort without altering the vehicle's structure.

Complementary BMW Seals and Gaskets

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hood seals, engine bay seals, or sealing rings, check the available parts in the BMW Seals and Gaskets category.

To better understand the importance of the proper condition of seals and engine accessories in premium vehicles, it is worth reading practical tips on operating Mercedes engines. You will find them in the article Reliability under the star – how to care for engine accessories in popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class models?.