Trunk Emblem BMW F06 F12 F13 Tailgate Boot Button Rear Opener Handle 7227733

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Trunk Emblem BMW F06 F12 F13 Tailgate Boot Button Rear Opener Handle is an original BMW component designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. This functional emblem serves as both a trunk release button and a badge, ensuring convenient access to the cargo area while maintaining a consistent, factory-original look for the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7227733-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7227733
• Substitutable numbers: 7227733, 51247227733
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The emblem button is designed for installation in the rear body area, where it is responsible for operating the trunk lid opening mechanism. Combining the logo and button functions allows for a clean styling line of the body, without the need for additional handles or protruding elements.

Thanks to a design that complies with factory standards for Locks and latches, the component works seamlessly with the trunk locking system, ensuring reliable mechanism operation and predictable response to user pressure.

Benefits of using the original emblem button

Using an original solution in the rear body section translates into:

• maintaining the consistent styling of the trunk lid with other body elements,
• proper cooperation with the lock mechanism and trunk latch,
• appropriate tactile feedback of the button when opening the trunk,
• easier diagnostics and potential future service maintenance.

This component is particularly important during post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged trunk lid, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition.

Installation characteristics

The emblem button is structurally adapted to the rear body section of BMW F06, F12, and F13 series models. This allows it to be seated in the factory-designated spot on the trunk lid, maintaining proper positioning relative to the lock and other system components.

When replacing, it is worth paying attention to:

• proper seating in the trunk lid mounting hole,
• correct connection to the lock mechanism or linkage,
• tightness at the contact point with the bodywork to reduce the risk of moisture ingress.

Condition and service application

The product belongs to the Locks and latches group, meaning it is intended for operation in the immediate vicinity of the trunk lid locking mechanism. It can be used both for standard replacement of a worn-out part and during comprehensive repair of the rear body section following mechanical damage.

Choosing an original solution reduces the risk of fitment issues and facilitates maintaining the vehicle in a configuration consistent with the manufacturer's factory specifications.

Expanding the BMW locking system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as latches, cylinders, or trunk locking mechanisms, check out the available parts in the BMW Locks and latches category.

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