Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F30 Bonnet Front Right O/S Karmesinrot - A61 7286344

Hood Hinge BMW F20 F21 F30 Bonnet Front Right O/S Karmesinrot - A61 is an original body component designed for the front right side of the vehicle, ensuring precise guidance and stable support for the hood. Thanks to its factory fit for BMW construction and the characteristic Karmesinrot - A61 color, the hinge helps maintain visual and mechanical consistency with other body parts. It is a practical solution for users looking to restore the correct hood opening geometry after a collision or wear of the original mount.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7286344-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7286344
• Substitutable numbers: 7286344, 41617286344, 7336702, 41007336702, 7298138, 41617298138, 7336700
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented hinge operates in the front right part of the engine bay, responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the hood. As a component from the Hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts group, it contributes to the hood mounting system, influencing:

• stable retention of the hood in the correct position,
• proper guidance of the hood during opening and closing,
• even distribution of loads on the front body structure.

A properly selected hinge reduces stress around the hood and fenders, which helps maintain correct gaps and body lines, thereby positively affecting aesthetics and ease of use.

Color and visual fit

The component is finished in the factory Karmesinrot - A61 color, characteristic of selected BMW paint configurations. Thanks to this, the hinge can be used not only as a structural part but also as an aesthetically matched component in vehicles with the same paint code. In practice, this reduces the need for additional painting when repairing the right side of the hood.

Installation characteristics

The hinge has been designed as a component dedicated to specific BMW models, which translates into:

• preservation of original mounting points in the body and hood,
• proper cooperation with the factory opening mechanism,
• possibility of installation in place of a worn or damaged element without interfering with the load-bearing structure.

Such a solution facilitates work for body and paint shops as well as users who care about compliance with manufacturer documentation, and the original BMW brand origin promotes the maintenance of factory hood operating parameters.

Condition and practical application

The item is offered as a used part, which is a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• the hinge has been damaged as a result of a collision or excessive hood load,
• there are problems with the hood closing evenly,
• it is necessary to restore the correct geometry of the front body section.

Choosing a used OEM hinge allows for maintaining structural consistency with other elements of the hood mounting system, which is important for both safety and the durability of the repair.

Knowledge expansion and part selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, hood locks, or hood supports, check out the available parts in the BMW hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts category.

When selecting used body components, it is worth consciously assessing their cost-effectiveness and benefits compared to new parts. You can read more about the advantages of using original, used components of this brand in the article Used parts for BMW – is it worth it? Key benefits for brand fans, which discusses, among other things, quality, economic, and ecological aspects.