Mini F55 F56 F57 Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Caribbean Aqua - C2E

The Mini F55 F56 F57 Engine Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Caribbean Aqua is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the engine hood. As a genuine Mini factory part, it ensures correct hood opening geometry and visual consistency with the vehicle's paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7370302-CARR
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7370302
• Substitutable numbers: 41007370302, 7370302, 7300566
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

This hinge is mounted on the right side of the vehicle and is responsible for the stable guidance of the engine hood during opening and closing. A correctly selected hinge minimizes stress on the hood, reduces the risk of misalignment, and ensures repeatable, smooth closing without placing excessive load on the latch.

The component belongs to the Doors and door panels body group, which means it is designed to meet the strength requirements for load-bearing and hinge parts within the vehicle body.

Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E color

The factory finish in Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E allows for color consistency with Mini bodies in this paint, which reduces or completely eliminates the need for additional painting after installation. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and the aesthetics of the front zone are crucial.

Thanks to the ready-to-use metallic paint, the component fits well into the styling line of the F55, F56, and F57 models, making it easier to restore the vehicle's original appearance after damage to the hinge or hood.

Benefits of using an original Mini hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a Mini F55/F56/F57 results in:

• maintaining the factory hood opening and closing geometry,
• proper load distribution within the front part of the body,
• better fitment to existing mounting points without modifications,
• visual consistency thanks to the Caribbean Aqua Metallic - C2E paint.

This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where the goal is to recreate factory conditions as faithfully as possible without experimenting with aftermarket replacements of uncertain geometry.

Condition and service application

The item is used, which means it has been removed from a vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for body parts, while maintaining the functionality required for further use. This type of component is often chosen in professional body and paint shops as an economical alternative to new parts while maintaining the original Mini construction.

Expanding Mini body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or door hinges, check out the available parts in the Mini Doors and door panels category.

For drivers who, alongside body repairs, are thinking about improving interior ergonomics and more precise vehicle handling, an article describing the benefits of installing high-class steering wheels may be helpful – more information can be found in the material "Personalization and ergonomics – when is it worth replacing the steering wheel with a premium model?".