BMW 3 Series E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

BMW 3 Series E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Black Sapphire Metallic in Black Sapphire Metallic 475 is an original body component designed for precise guidance and stable support of the hood. The part comes from a vehicle dismantling process, ensuring it retains its factory geometry and is perfectly matched to the front body structure of the BMW 3 Series E46.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7028577-BS1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7028577
• Substitutable numbers: 41617028577, 7028577, 41618240553, 8240553, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is mounted on the left side of the engine bay and is responsible for smooth opening and secure support of the hood. A correctly selected hinge ensures:

• stable hood guidance during opening and closing,
• proper alignment of the hood edges with the fenders and bumper,
• maintenance of factory body gaps without tension.

Thanks to the original design, the hinge works with the factory mounting points in the BMW E46 body, which facilitates installation and subsequent hood adjustment.

Color and paint matching

The component is in the Black Sapphire Metallic – 475 shade, a popular metallic black paint used by BMW. For many users, this means the possibility of installation without the need for immediate repainting, especially when the hood and other front body components share the same color code.

In the case of post-accident repairs or replacing a worn-out hinge, maintaining color consistency facilitates visual inspection of the hood alignment and allows for limiting paint work exclusively to external elements.

Installation characteristics

The BMW 3 Series E46 Left Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet N/S Black Sapphire Metallic is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which allows for:

• the use of standard bolts and fasteners,
• easy adjustment of the hood height and position relative to the fenders,
• maintaining proper connection rigidity with the front body structure.

The original hinge geometry minimizes the risk of hood misalignment, difficult closing, or excessive load on the hood latch.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The part is used, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original BMW quality. A hinge from a dismantled vehicle of the same generation allows for restoring proper hood operation without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain geometry.

Choosing an original, used hinge is particularly recommended for post-accident repairs, where precise body panel alignment and maintaining the correct hood line relative to the headlights and fenders are crucial.

BMW Hoods – expansion and modernization of the front zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional brackets, check out the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Support for tuning and modifications

If you are considering broader body modifications or want to combine the hinge replacement with other modernization work, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the use of dismantled components. You can find useful information in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses a safe and effective approach to car modernization using used parts.