BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Hood Bonnet Seal Gasket Sealing Rubber Left N/S 7294511

BMW X5 F15 X6 F16 Hood Seal Rubber Left is an original part from the Hoods category, designed for precise sealing of the front cover in BMW vehicles. It ensures proper guidance of the rubber edge of the hood on the left side, contributing to acoustic comfort and protecting the engine compartment from contaminants.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7294511
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7294511
• Substitutable numbers: 7294511, 51767294511
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the BMW Hood Seal

The presented left hood rubber seal has been specifically designed for BMW X5 F15 and BMW X6 F16 models. Its purpose is to stably seal the hood edge on the driver's side, thereby limiting the ingress of water, dust, and small debris into the engine compartment and the bulkhead area.

The appropriately selected rubber profile allows for maintaining proper hood pressure against the body, which translates to:

• reduction of aerodynamic noise at higher speeds,
• better protection of engine compartment components against moisture and dirt,
• stable guidance of the hood in its extreme left part.

Construction and Placement on the Vehicle

The component is made of flexible rubber adapted to operate in variable temperature conditions typical for vehicle use. The seal's construction is matched to the factory mounting points and contours of the hood and body, which facilitates installation and ensures proper adhesion.

The seal is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in accordance with the factory body layout of the BMW X5 F15 and X6 F16. This ensures full compatibility with the hood line and other sealing elements of the front of the car.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Seal

Using an original hood rubber seal to replace a worn or damaged part allows for restoring the correct operating parameters of the front cover. Key benefits include:

• factory fit to the BMW body – no need for modifications or profile adjustments,
• consistency with other sealing elements within the hood and bulkhead area,
• maintaining proper hood pressure, which reduces unwanted vibrations and rattles,
• increased anti-corrosion protection around the hood edges due to better water drainage and reduced contaminant ingress.

Item Condition and Service Application

The offered seal is a used part from disassembly, providing a cost-effective solution for users seeking original BMW components at a reasonable price. This type of part is suitable for standard collision repairs as well as for replacing worn rubber as part of preventative body maintenance.

Thanks to its preserved factory shape and mounting points, the seal can be installed in a workshop setting or by an experienced user familiar with the hood construction of the X5 F15 and X6 F16 models.

BMW Hoods – Selecting the Right Components

If you also need other components from the BMW Hoods category, such as additional seals, guides, or mounting components, check out the BMW hoods available in our store to select a complete solution for your model.

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