BMW 1 Series E60 LCI Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Tiefgruen Deep Green 7178175

BMW 1 Series E60 LCI Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Tiefgruen Deep Green in Tiefgruen Metallic A43 is an original body component designed to aesthetically and functionally cover the towing eye opening. It maintains the consistent appearance of the vehicle's rear while ensuring proper protection of the bumper structure. This is a practical solution for users who want to preserve the factory look of their car after a repair or bumper replacement.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0422362-TG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7178175
• Substitutable numbers: 51120422362, 0422362, 7178175
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tiefgruen Metallic - A43
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The described flap is part of the Bumpers and reinforcements group, mounted in the rear body area. Its task is to cover the towing eye opening in the rear bumper, which:

• streamlines the bumper line and improves the visual consistency of the vehicle's rear,
• limits the ingress of dirt into the interior of the bumper structure,
• ensures compliance with BMW's factory styling.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific post-facelift BMW 1 Series generation, the component maintains the correct geometry and mounting method, which facilitates installation and subsequent use.

Color and paint matching

The flap is finished in the Tiefgruen Metallic – A43 shade, characteristic of the BMW paint palette. This means that with a properly matched body paint, it is possible to maintain a uniform color of the entire rear bumper without the need for additional color matching during the part production stage.

In practice, this allows for:

• easier restoration of the factory look after an accident repair,
• consistent integration with the existing bumper paint in the same color code,
• reducing the visibility of shade differences between the flap and the rest of the component.

Installation characteristics

The component is designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the location provided by the manufacturer for the towing eye cover. The design is based on the factory BMW solution, which promotes maintaining proper bumper fitment and the correct operation of the mechanism for opening and closing access to the towing point.

As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the flap works with the original bumper structure, does not require interference with the body shape, and allows for the preservation of factory mounting points.

Condition and service application

The product comes from the BMW range and is intended primarily for service applications: replacing a damaged or lost flap, supplementing a missing element after a bumper repair, or restoring the completeness of the rear bodywork. The used nature of the part makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with the factory bumper.

Expanding repairs in the bumper area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Additional technical materials

For drivers interested in a broader look at car modernization, including the impact of body elements on exhaust flow and exhaust system operation, the following guide article may be helpful: Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road. It allows for a better understanding of the relationships between vehicle components and their operation in daily driving.