Hood Seal BMW G11 G12 Bonnet Engine Bracket Gasket Front Right O/S 7347396

The BMW G11 G12 Right Front Hood Seal is an original BMW body part from the Seals and Gaskets category, designed for the front right hood mounting area and engine bay. It ensures a tight seal between the hood edge and the body structure, limiting the ingress of water, dirt, and noise into the engine compartment. With its factory profile and fit, it's a practical solution for collision repairs or replacing worn sealing elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7347396
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7347396
• Substitutable numbers: 7347396, 51767347396
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Gaskets & Seals

Vehicle Application and Placement

This hood seal is specifically designed for BMW G11/G12 series models and operates in the front right section of the vehicle body. It is mounted at the contact point between the hood and the supporting structure, in the engine bay area and hood bracket, allowing for precise hood edge guidance and stable sealing of this body part.

This placement is crucial for protecting mechanical components from contaminants and for acoustic comfort inside the cabin. A correctly fitted seal reduces air drafts at higher speeds and minimizes moisture penetration into critical structural points.

Technical Function and Installation Benefits

The hood seal performs several important operational functions:

• Creates a flexible barrier between the hood and the body in the front right part of the vehicle,
• Assists in protecting the engine bay from water, mud, and small debris,
• Helps reduce noise and vibrations transmitted from the engine compartment,
• Stabilizes the hood's contact line, facilitating proper closure.

Thanks to its factory profile and geometry characteristic of the BMW G11/G12 series, this part ensures consistent fitment with original mounting points, simplifying installation and maintaining the correct body line. Replacing a worn or damaged seal with an original component helps restore sealing and improve the overall driving experience of the vehicle.

Product Characteristics and Fitment

The BMW G11 G12 Right Front Hood Seal belongs to a group of components that operate in a demanding environment – exposed to temperature changes, moisture, and mechanical stress from frequent hood opening and closing. Using an original component from this series ensures material and structural consistency with other body seals.

The part is intended for installation on the right front side of the vehicle, which is important when selecting parts for accident repairs or replacing unilaterally worn seals. Correctly matching the installation side minimizes the risk of stress, leaks, and improper hood closure.

Condition and Service Application

The offered seal is a used part, making it an attractive solution for economical repairs of the BMW G11/G12 series body. This type of component is particularly suitable for situations where seal replacement is necessary after local bodywork, hood fitment adjustments, or restoring sealing in the front right engine bay area.

Before installation, a standard inspection of the contact surface condition and proper seating of the seal in the factory guides and clips is recommended to fully utilize its sealing properties and ensure stable long-term operation.

Related Parts and Additional Information

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.

When planning broader service work, it's also worth expanding your knowledge about vehicle component operation – a practical guide for drivers might be helpful, available in the article When is it Worth Replacing an Alternator with a Used One: A Practical Guide for Drivers, which discusses the approach to selecting and installing used components in a vehicle.