BMW 3 E91 Boot Trunk Tailgate Right Hinge O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red 7119042

BMW 3 E91 Boot Trunk Tailgate Right Hinge O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red is an original body component designed for the right side of the tailgate. It ensures stable operation of the tailgate, correct opening geometry, and aesthetic color matching to the bodywork in the Karmesinrot (Crimson Red) shade, which facilitates replacement without the need for repainting the entire part. This is a practical solution for accident repairs or replacing a worn-out hinge mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7119042-KAR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7119042
• Substitutable numbers: 7119042, 41627152676, 7152676, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the BMW 3 E91 tailgate hinge

The presented BMW 3 E91 Boot Trunk Tailgate Right Hinge O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red is responsible for the precise opening and closing of the rear tailgate, maintaining it in the correct position, and evenly distributing loads on the body structure. The component is dedicated to the right side of the vehicle, which guarantees a proper fit to the factory mounting system and the geometry of the tailgate in the 3 Series E91 estate.

The original design of the hinge allows for maintaining the body line, gaps between elements, and proper operation of the seals, which is important for both the tightness of the boot and the comfort of everyday vehicle use.

Karmesinrot A61 color and visual matching

The element comes in the factory color Karmesinrot – A61, also known as Crimson Red, used in BMW models. Thanks to this, when repairing the rear part of the body, it is possible to limit the scope of paint work and, in many cases, maintain color consistency with the remaining body panels.

Such a match is particularly beneficial when replacing a hinge after mechanical damage to the tailgate, where both correct mechanical operation and the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle are important.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original tailgate hinge in a BMW 3 E91 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry of opening and closing the tailgate,
• secure guidance of the tailgate and reduction of stress within the bodywork,
• better fit with seals and rear trim elements of the vehicle,
• easier installation thanks to matching the original mounting points,
• color consistency with the bodywork in the Karmesinrot A61 shade.

For users who want to restore the full functionality of the tailgate after a collision or wear of moving parts, such a hinge is a reasonable, technically matched choice.

Use in body repairs and upgrades

This hinge will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for more extensive body and paint work in the rear part of the BMW 3 E91. It can be used for:

• repairs after a rear-end collision,
• replacing the tailgate with another one in the same color,
• restoring full functionality of the opening mechanism after years of operation.

A used, original component allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining the proper fit to the body structure and factory manufacturing standards.

Condition and functional characteristics

The product comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which in practice means that it may show signs of wear typical for body components, but it retains the functionality necessary for further use. For many BMW 3 E91 users, this is a favorable compromise between price and maintaining the original design specifications of the hinge.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or small assembly parts, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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