BMW F45 F46 Hinge Front Right O/S Bonnet Hood Engine Hinge Alpine White 300

BMW F45 F46 Hinge Front Right O/S Bonnet Hood Engine Hinge Alpine White 300 in Alpine White 3 – 300 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory geometry and fitment tailored to the 2 Series Active Tourer/Gran Tourer design, it ensures stable hood operation and maintains the correct body lines. This solution is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, alignment adjustments, or replacing a worn-out hinge.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9632502-AW
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7391034
• Substitutable numbers: 7391034, 41007391034, 9632502, 7300522
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Alpinweiss 3 - 300
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented hinge belongs to the Hinges, locks, and other hood parts category and operates in the front right part of the engine bay. It is responsible for:

• controlled opening and closing of the hood,
• maintaining the correct position of the hood relative to the fenders and the front panel,
• transferring loads during driving and when lifting the hood for service.

The factory design of the hinge is adapted to the specific body geometry of the BMW F45/F46, which facilitates achieving correct panel gaps and reduces the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Color and paint matching

The component is in the Alpine White 3 – 300 shade, which is the factory white used in many BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer models. In practice, this means that for repairs where the paint on the hinge itself has not been damaged, it is often possible to limit paintwork to the external body panels only. This facilitates color consistency and shortens repair time.

Characteristics of the original BMW part

The hinge comes from the BMW OE line, which ensures the maintenance of factory hood operating parameters. The original part provides:

• compatibility with factory mounting points on the body and the hood,
• correct kinematics of the engine hood movement,
• consistency with other components of the hood support system.

As a result, the hinge can be used both for standard replacement of a worn-out element and for reconstructing the front of the vehicle after a collision, where restoring the original geometry is crucial.

Condition and use in repairs

The item is in used condition, which means it has been removed from a vehicle and verified for installation suitability. This type of part is particularly attractive for:

• post-accident repairs where maintaining factory geometry is essential,
• optimizing service costs while maintaining original quality,
• replacing a single, worn-out, or bent hinge following localized hood damage.

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

Selection support and technical knowledge

When working on the bodywork and the hood support system, it is worth paying attention to the overall condition of the suspension and the front geometry of the vehicle, as the final body fitment depends on these elements. Additional information on selecting used components in the context of suspension system operation can be found in the article "Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?", which organizes key technical issues and helps in planning repairs consciously.