BMW 3 E36 Saloon Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Montrealblau Montreal Blue - 297

BMW 3 E36 Saloon Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Montrealblau Montreal Blue is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear group, designed for the E36 series sedan. This used, factory-original trunk lid in Blue allows for maintaining consistent body styling and the correct geometry of the rear section of the vehicle following accident repairs or corrosion damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8119706-MRB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8262029
• Substitutable numbers: 41628262029, 8262029
• Color: Blue
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment

The presented trunk lid has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 series E36 sedan, ensuring proper fitment to the body lines, factory hinge mounting points, and the lock mechanism. The original construction from the Trunk lids and rear group guarantees compatibility with factory seals, license plate lighting, and the lock assembly.

Thanks to the retention of standard dimensions and stampings, the component allows for achieving even gaps between the fenders, bumper, and taillights after proper installation, which is essential for both aesthetics and the correct closing of the trunk.

Color and paint layer

The trunk lid is in the color Blue (Montrealblau), characteristic of many BMW E36 models. For users who own a car in the same shade, this can significantly reduce the scope of paint work or allow it to be skipped entirely after a visual match to the rest of the body.

The factory paint specification also facilitates the work of a painter in the event of a full coating refresh – it is easier to match the appropriate shade and finish structure, which translates into a consistent final result after repairing the rear part of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the trunk lid represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality of BMW craftsmanship. Such components are particularly valued in the restoration of older models, where the priority is to maintain the factory character of the car and ensure a perfect fit to the existing body structure.

Choosing an original, used trunk lid from the same vehicle generation reduces the risk of problems with installation, leaks, or improper seal fitment, which can occur with aftermarket replacements that have less precise dimensional tolerances.

Use in repairs and restorations

BMW 3 E36 Saloon Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Montrealblau Montreal Blue will prove useful both for typical accident repairs and for comprehensive body restorations. The component can be used in situations where the existing trunk lid is deformed, corroded, or has mechanical damage preventing the trunk from closing properly.

The original trunk lid is also a good solution for those restoring a car to a state close to factory condition, where maintaining the correct stampings, lines, and proportions of the rear body section is important, as well as the proper operation of the lock and hinges.

Offer expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional trunk lids, rear panels, or other trunk assembly components, check out the available parts in the BMW Trunk lids and rear category.

For users interested in improving visibility and safety while driving, practical tips on selecting lighting may also be useful – you will find them in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses, among other things, the selection of original BMW lighting components.