BMW F36 Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475 7314607

BMW F36 Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Rear Left N/S Black Sapphire is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the rear trunk lid. Thanks to its factory BMW design, it ensures correct opening and closing geometry of the tailgate as well as stable interaction with other mechanism components. This used part in the original Black Sapphire Metallic paint allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional shape adjustments.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7378801-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7378801
• Substitutable numbers: 7378801, 41007378801, 7314607
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and fitment for BMW F36

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear tailgate of the BMW F36 body, on the left side. Its placement on the vehicle has been factory-engineered to work with the trunk lid structure, gas struts, and lock, which translates into reliable tailgate guidance and repeatable mechanism operation. The original mounting geometry facilitates installation in place of the factory component without the need for modifications.

Black Sapphire Metallic color – visual aspect

The hinge is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, designated by paint code 475, which allows for maintaining consistency with the factory body paint in this shade. For users who care about vehicle aesthetics, this means the possibility of installing a component that is already color-matched to work with a tailgate in the same paint, without interfering with the part's structure.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the Gas struts, locks, hinges, and other parts category, the tailgate hinge is responsible for bearing loads during the opening and closing of the lid and for maintaining it in the correct position relative to the body. The used component retains its factory construction and is a suitable choice in situations where the existing hinge has suffered mechanical wear, deformation, or corrosion, and the goal is to restore proper tailgate operation at reasonable repair costs.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original tailgate hinge in a BMW F36 allows you to:

• maintain factory tailgate fitment relative to the fenders and bumper,
• ensure proper interaction with the actuators and tailgate lock,
• reduce the risk of improper closing or rubbing against adjacent body elements,
• maintain visual consistency thanks to the Black Sapphire Metallic paint.

Completing the tailgate area in a BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the tailgate area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or gas struts, check out the available parts in the Gas struts, locks, hinges, and other BMW parts category.

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For those interested in the wider use of used body and mechanical components in premium segment cars, including models related to BMW, a valuable addition to your knowledge may be an article describing the characteristics of sports versions of MINI and the possibilities of their modification – details can be found in the material MINI John Cooper Works – what makes it stand out and how to improve your MINI?.