Bonnet Actuator BMW G11 G12 G15 Hood Left N/S Pedestrian Protection 7347405

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Bonnet Actuator BMW G11 G12 G15 Hood Left N/S Pedestrian Protection is an original component from the Hinges, locks and other bonnet parts group, designed for precise integration with the factory engine hood lifting system. It ensures the proper operation of the bonnet mechanism and the integrated pedestrian protection system, maintaining factory safety parameters and body compatibility.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7347405
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7347405
• Substitutable numbers: 7347405, 51237347405
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented bonnet actuator is dedicated to BMW 7 Series G11/G12 and 8 Series G15 models, for the left side of the vehicle. The component works with the bonnet lifting system as part of the pedestrian protection system, responsible for the controlled lifting of the engine hood under specific conditions. This ensures the correct operating geometry of the bonnet, as well as the proper functioning of sensors and modules associated with this area.

The left-side positioning facilitates part selection during accident repairs or maintenance – the actuator is structurally matched to the factory mounting points in the body and the original BMW bonnet.

Construction and technical fitment

The actuator has been designed as an OEM component, intended for direct installation in factory mounting sockets. The construction ensures:

• appropriate rigidity of the connection with the bonnet and body,
• cooperation with the pedestrian protection system in terms of travel and operating force,
• compliance with the factory geometry of the hinges and bonnet locks.

Such fitment limits the need for additional modifications and allows for consistency with other elements from the bonnet hinges and locks group.

Component condition and service application

The offered actuator is a used original component, which in practice means maintaining the factory construction and operating parameters while optimizing repair costs. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where several components in the front part of the body are being replaced.

The component will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged actuator and for restoring the full functionality of the pedestrian protection system after the system has been triggered. Proper selection of the left-side part helps avoid problems with the bonnet not closing properly, incorrect gaps, or safety system errors.

Benefits of using an original bonnet actuator

Using an original BMW bonnet actuator in the pedestrian protection area brings a number of practical benefits:

• Full body compatibility – maintaining factory mounting points and operating range.
• Consistency with other elements from the hinges, locks, and bonnet mountings group.
• Possibility to restore the operation of the pedestrian protection system in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Reasonable repair cost thanks to the use of a used part, while maintaining the original specification.

This solution is recommended both for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for individual users who want to restore the correct operation of the bonnet without giving up factory technical solutions.

Expansion and modernization of the bonnet area in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the bonnet area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as actuators, locks, or mountings, check the available parts in the BMW hinges, locks and other bonnet parts category.

For those who are thinking more broadly about retrofitting or modernizing the car, especially in the context of using original elements from higher equipment versions, a guide on retrofitting will be useful – more information can be found in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to cheaply equip a car using used parts.