BMW F36 Trunk Lit Left N/S Mount Strut Alpinweiss 3 - 300 7332125

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F36 Trunk Lit Left N/S Mount Strut Alpinweiss 3 is an original body component designed for mounting on the left side of the trunk lid in BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé F36 models. This used component from the Shock absorber and strut mounts category allows for maintaining the factory geometry of the trunk strut mount and color consistency of the bodywork in the Alpinweiss 3 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7378117-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7378117
• Substitutable numbers: 7378117, 41007378117, 7316011, 41007316011, 7332125, 41007332125
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Shock & Strut Mounts

Purpose and function of the component

The presented trunk lid strut mount is dedicated to the BMW F36 body and operates on the left side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the stable, rigid seating of the trunk shock absorber, which translates into proper opening and closing of the trunk lid and even load distribution within the hinges and paneling.

Thanks to a design compliant with factory BMW standards, the component ensures proper guidance of the strut, minimizes the risk of play and unwanted stress, and thus reduces the possibility of noise or accelerated wear of adjacent components.

Color and body fitment

The component is finished in Alpinweiss 3 - 300, which allows for aesthetic matching to originally painted BMW F36 units in this shade. Maintaining color compatibility reduces the need for additional painting and facilitates a quick, functional replacement of a damaged mount along with the trunk lid section.

The factory surface contouring and mounting points are prepared for standard BMW solutions, which promotes precise fitment with other trunk lid elements and maintains a uniform body line.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a part from the Shock absorber and strut mounts group, the bracket is designed to withstand the loads resulting from the operation of the trunk strut, both during opening and closing. The design provides appropriately positioned mounting points, which facilitates installation in the factory location without the need for structural modifications.

The used condition of the component means that the item was previously in service but retains the functionality necessary for continued operation in the trunk lid system. Replacing a damaged or corroded mount with an original BMW part allows for restoring the proper operation of the strut and increasing the durability of the entire lid assembly.

Application in service and accident repairs

This type of mount is particularly useful for accident repairs, trunk lid geometry corrections, and body component replacement after localized damage. Using an original BMW component facilitates the work of body and paint shops, as it ensures compliance with factory reference points and mounting parameters.

Choosing a used, original trunk strut mount is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining high quality and compatibility with other body components, which is important for both durability and the subsequent resale value of the vehicle.

Expanding repairs within the mounting system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk lid mounting area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional brackets, supports, or elements working with struts, check the available parts in the BMW Shock absorber and strut mounts category.

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