BMW F40 Boot Trunk Left Right N/O/S Upper Hinges Set Alpinweiss 3 White - 300

BMW F40 Boot Trunk Left Right N/O/S Upper Hinges Set Alpinweiss 3 White is an original mounting set designed for the rear of the vehicle body, covering both the left and right sides. These components ensure precise operation of the tailgate, stable support, and color consistency with the body in the Alpinweiss 3 – 300 shade, which facilitates visual matching during post-accident repairs or routine maintenance. Thanks to the use of factory geometry, the hinges maintain the correct alignment of the tailgate and proper gaps relative to the fenders and roof.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7456046-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7456046
• Substitutable numbers: 7456046, 41007456046, 7456045, 41007456045, 7456043, 7456044
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hinge set is designed for installation in the rear body section of the BMW F40 series, covering both the right and left sides. Positioned in the tailgate area, these components are responsible for:

• supporting the tailgate along the opening and closing axis,
• maintaining consistent body gap geometry,
• working in conjunction with the tailgate lift struts,
• stable guidance of the tailgate during daily use.

This solution allows for restoring the proper operation of the tailgate after mechanical damage or wear of the factory hinges, without the need for structural body modifications.

Color and paint matching

The hinges are factory-finished in Alpinweiss 3 – 300, which is crucial for repairs where maintaining visual consistency with the original BMW paint is important. As a result:

• you reduce or eliminate the need for additional painting,
• you achieve an aesthetic transition between the tailgate, roof, and fenders,
• you minimize shade differences in the rear body area.

This is a practical solution when replacing parts after a collision, where both correct geometry and maintaining the factory look of the car are essential.

Set characteristics and installation advantages

The set includes upper tailgate hinges for both sides of the vehicle, which facilitates simultaneous replacement and ensures even load distribution on the structure. The use of original BMW solutions translates into:

• secure tailgate guidance without unwanted play,
• proper cooperation with factory mounting points,
• maintaining the correct rotation axis of the tailgate relative to the body.

The items come from the Other group, meaning they are specialized body components, particularly useful in body and paint shops as well as for professional post-accident repairs.

Condition and service application

The hinges are from the secondary market, making them a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original BMW construction. They are suitable both for repairs after mechanical damage to the tailgate and for replacing worn-out parts when issues with closing or proper tailgate guidance arise.

In workshop practice, such a set allows you to:

• restore the correct alignment of the tailgate relative to the body,
• reduce the risk of the tailgate edges rubbing against adjacent elements,
• retain factory mounting points without additional modifications.

Knowledge expansion and part selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area of your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or small assembly components, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

For a better understanding of the structural differences between sports and standard car versions, including the impact on the selection of body and mechanical components, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses key technical aspects using the Audi range as an example.