Hood Bonnet Hinge BMW F45 F46 Front Right O/S Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06

Hood Bonnet Hinge BMW F45 F46 Front Right O/S Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and stable support of the hood. Thanks to its factory geometry and perfect fit for the 2 Series Active Tourer/Gran Tourer design, it ensures reliable operation of the opening mechanism and maintains the correct body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9632502-FLR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9632502
• Substitutable numbers: 7391034, 41007391034, 9632502, 7300522
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect - C06
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the BMW F45/F46 hood hinge

The presented hinge is a component of the hood lifting system on the passenger side, operating in the front area of the vehicle body. It is responsible for the controlled movement of the engine cover, maintaining it in the correct position, and ensuring repeatable closing without stressing the sheet metal. The design was developed by BMW to maintain proper gaps between the hood, fenders, and bumper, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct distribution of forces within the body structure.

Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06 color – visual matching

The component is factory-finished in the Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06 shade, which makes it easier to match vehicles painted in the same color. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. Using the original paint with the "brilliant" effect helps maintain visual consistency with the rest of the body panels.

Installation characteristics and compatibility

The hinge has been designed as a part dedicated to the specific generation of the BMW F45/F46 series, taking into account the geometry of the front body section. The mounting holes, operating angle, and attachment points are consistent with the factory points on the hood and the supporting structure, which allows for installation without structural modifications. As a result, after proper adjustment, it is possible to achieve even alignment of the hood with adjacent elements and stable guidance during opening and closing.

Used condition and advantages of using dismantled parts

The offered hinge comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component that retains the functionality required for further operation. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or servicing older vehicles, where it is important to combine reasonable cost with maintaining the manufacturer's original design. In many cases, a used OEM component provides a better fit than aftermarket replacements with universal geometry.

Support with selection and repair expansion

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

When planning broader work on the vehicle, it is also worth paying attention to cabin comfort and ergonomics – you can find inspiration in this area in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which describes how to use used equipment components to improve interior functionality.

For users considering a wider use of dismantled components when servicing older models, the guide how to deal with the lack of parts at authorized service centers using dismantled components may also be helpful, as it discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing such elements.