Range Rover L405 L494 Bonnet Hinge Left N/S Tempest Grey - 902 JPLA-16801-AA

Range Rover L405 L494 Bonnet Hinge Left N/S Tempest Grey is an original body component from the Hinges, locks and other bonnet parts category, designed for precise guidance and support of the bonnet in luxury Range Rover models. This used hinge in Tempest Grey allows for maintaining visual consistency with the factory paint and restoring proper bonnet operation after a collision or wear of the factory component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: JPLA-16801-AA-TPG
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: JPLA-16801-AA
• Substitutable numbers: JPLA-16801-AA, JPLA16801AA, LR088985
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Bonnet Hinge
• Color: Tempest Grey - 902
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the bonnet hinge

The presented left bonnet hinge has been designed specifically for Land Rover Range Rover L405 and L494 generation models, ensuring the correct geometry for opening and closing the bonnet. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the bonnet panel, reducing play, and ensuring proper positioning relative to the fenders and the front end, which is important for both safety and body aesthetics. Thanks to its factory design, the hinge works with the original mounting points on the body and the bonnet, which facilitates installation and minimizes the need for additional adjustments. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where maintaining proper gaps and body lines is crucial.

Tempest Grey color and visual fit

The component is finished in the Tempest Grey – 902 shade, which allows for a better match with the factory paint palette used in Range Rovers. In the case of bonnet repairs or replacing a single hinge, this color selection reduces the need for additional painting of the structural component while making it easier to maintain a consistent look for the engine bay. The placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the factory hinge layout, which is why the hinge can be used as a replacement for a damaged component without interfering with the bonnet or body structure. This is a practical solution for body shops and users who care about the technical correctness of repairs.

Original origin and used condition

The hinge comes from the dismantling of an original Land Rover vehicle, which means it retains its factory structural and material parameters. Original manufacturing translates into proper rigidity, resistance to loads during bonnet opening, and correct cooperation with the struts and the lock. The used condition allows for an economical repair while maintaining the quality characteristic of OE parts. This is particularly important for older Range Rover models, where the availability of new components can be limited and the cost of purchase in an authorized network is significantly higher.

Benefits of using an original hinge

• Factory fit for the Range Rover L405 / L494 bonnet and body structure.
• Left-side placement consistent with the original hinge layout.
• Tempest Grey color, helping to maintain visual consistency.
• Suitable for use in post-accident repairs and maintenance service.
• Economical solution thanks to the use of a part from dismantling.

Application in repairs and professional support

In the case of older Range Rover models, when the availability of new components at authorized service centers is limited, proven parts from dismantling are a practical solution. To better plan your repair and learn about the advantages of this approach, it is worth reading our guide: No parts at the dealership? How to handle the repair of older models using parts from dismantling. If you want to further understand how using used body components affects service cost reduction and supports the circular economy, the following article will be helpful: Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the bonnet area and the front of the body in your Land Rover and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or bonnet supports, check out the available parts in the Land Rover hinges, locks and other bonnet parts category.