BMW 3 Series E46 Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Black Sapphire Metallic

Description

The BMW E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Black Sapphire is an original body part from the Hoods group, designed for precise guidance and support of the engine cover on the left side. The hinge in Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 color allows for visual consistency with the factory body paint, facilitating aesthetic repair or replacement of the part after a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7028577-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7028577
• Substitutable numbers: 41617028577, 7028577, 41618240553, 8240553, PK
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic – 475
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the BMW E46 Hood Hinge

The presented engine hood hinge is dedicated for installation on the left side of the engine bay in BMW E46 series models. It is responsible for stable guidance of the cover, its correct positioning relative to the fenders and the front crossmember, and safe opening and closing of the hood during daily vehicle operation.

As a structural body component, the hinge works with the hood latch, gas struts, and the cover itself, influencing:

• maintaining the correct geometry of gaps between the hood and adjacent panels,
• secure support of the hood in the open position,
• smooth movement when opening and closing the engine cover.

Black Sapphire Metallic Color – Benefits for Repairs

The hinge is finished in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade, which is a significant advantage when repairing bodywork on vehicles with the same paint code. Thanks to this:

• it is easier to maintain visual consistency in the engine bay area,
• the need for additional painting of the part is reduced,
• the aesthetics of the repair after mechanical damage or corrosion are improved.

Color matching the hinge to the factory BMW E46 body paint is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and vehicle restorations where both functionality and appearance are important.

Mounting Characteristics and Fitment

The hood hinge has been designed as a part compliant with BMW’s factory specifications, which translates to proper fitment to the mounting points in the body and to the engine cover itself. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle eliminates the risk of errors in part selection and simplifies the planning of bodywork and mechanical tasks.

The correct geometry of the hinge allows for maintaining the proper line of the hood relative to the headlights and fenders, which is important for both aerodynamics and the visual coherence of the vehicle’s front end.

Part Condition and Service Application

The offered hinge is from the group of used parts, making it an attractive solution for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where the hinge has suffered mechanical damage, deformation after a collision, or operational wear affecting the hood’s function.

By retaining its factory design, the hinge can be used in both accident repairs and for the restoration of older BMW E46 models where maintaining original technical solutions is important.

Expanding Hood Area Repairs in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, reinforcements, or hoods themselves, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.