BMW F22 F23 Rear Trunk Lid Hinge Left N/S Estoril Blue - B45 7304557

BMW F22 F23 Rear Trunk Lid Hinge Left N/S Estoril Blue - B45 is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, designed for precise guidance and support of the trunk lid in 2 Series models. The hinge in Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 color helps maintain body color consistency and facilitates post-collision repairs or the replacement of a worn-out part without the need for additional painting in this area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7373847-EB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7373847
• Substitutable numbers: 41007373847, 7373847, 41007347955, 7347955, 7304557
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented hinge operates in the rear body area, on the left side, responsible for the stable guidance of the trunk lid during opening and closing. A correctly selected component ensures:

• smooth lifting and lowering of the lid,
• proper maintenance of the rear body geometry,
• reduction of stress on the body panels and lid mounts.

Thanks to its dedicated placement on the vehicle, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory gaps and body lines.

Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 color and visual aspects

The finish in Estoril Blau Metallic - B45 is particularly beneficial for repairs of vehicles in the same color, as it minimizes the scope of paint work in the hinge zone. This allows to:

• maintain visual consistency with other body elements,
• reduce the risk of paint shade differences in hard-to-reach areas,
• shorten the repair time of the trunk lid.

Color matching is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones – especially in places where the hinge is partially visible when the lid is open.

Installation characteristics and fitment

The hinge has been designed as a component dedicated to the specific construction of the trunk lid in the BMW F22/F23 series, which translates into a very good fit to factory mounting points. Thanks to this:

• installation can be carried out without structural modifications,
• the proper kinematics of the trunk lid movement is maintained,
• the risk of improper closing or rubbing against adjacent elements is reduced.

The used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original manufacturer's specification, which is important both from the point of view of durability and subsequent vehicle operation.

Application in service practice

This type of hinge is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing corroded mounts, or correcting trunk lid operation when problems with its alignment occur. Choosing an original solution from this group of body components helps to:

• maintain the proper rigidity of the connection between the lid and the body,
• reduce noise and play in the trunk lid zone,
• preserve the functionality of seals and the trunk lock.

This is a practical solution for body and paint workshops as well as users who expect compliance with the factory BMW construction.

Expanding BMW rear body repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the trunk lid zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges on the right side, mounts, or structural lid components, check the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear parts category.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used body components and want to better understand how to optimally select parts in terms of quality and cost, it is worth reading the practical tips in the article Used car parts for Mini Cooper – a way for style and savings, which discusses the approach to purchasing used components in a conscious and economical way.