BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Rear Right O/S Door Upper Hinge Sparkling Graphite A22

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Rear Right O/S Door Upper Hinge Sparkling Graphite A22 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for precise installation in the rear right section of the vehicle. It ensures the correct geometry of the door, smooth operation of the door leaf, and color consistency with the factory Sparkling Graphite Metallic paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7201304-SG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7201304
• Substitutable numbers: 7068088, 41527201304, 7201304, 41527132762, 7132762, 41517111400, 7111400, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW 5 Series E60/E61

The presented upper hinge has been designed specifically for the rear right side of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation body. The construction corresponds to the factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining the proper door line, correct closing, and stable guidance of the door leaf during operation.

Thanks to the use of original geometry, installation is predictable, and the risk of issues with adjusting the gaps between the door and the fender or pillar is limited. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and when replacing worn-out hinge components.

Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 color and body aesthetics

The component is factory-finished in the Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22 shade, characteristic of many BMW 5 Series E60/E61 units. This minimizes the scope of additional paint work in the hinge area and, in many cases, allows for its installation without the need for a full repaint.

Color consistency in the door zone affects the aesthetics of the entire side of the vehicle, which is important both for body and paint repairs and when preparing the car for sale or an expert appraisal.

Technical and functional characteristics

The rear right upper hinge is responsible for:

• stable guidance of the door in the opening and closing axis,
• maintaining the correct position of the door leaf relative to the body,
• reducing play and unwanted vibrations while driving,
• even distribution of loads in the door mounting zone.

A properly selected and correctly adjusted hinge helps avoid problems with door sagging, difficult closing, or excessive load on the lock. In the case of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61, this is also important for cabin acoustic comfort and the durability of door seals.

Component condition and use in repairs

The offered hinge comes from the secondary market and is a used original BMW component. Such components are frequently chosen by professional body shops and services specializing in the BMW brand because they ensure structural compatibility with the factory body and predictable behavior after installation.

Hinge replacement is recommended, among other things, after mechanical door damage, side collisions, as well as in the case of noticeable play in the hinge, which affects the operation of the lock and door tightness. Using an original component from the same vehicle generation facilitates adjustment and shortens repair time.

Compatibility, reference numbers, and part selection

The component has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific version of the BMW 5 Series E60/E61. When selecting a hinge, it is worth comparing the markings with service documentation or the removed component to ensure that the construction and mounting point correspond to the configuration of the given vehicle.

Thanks to this, the hinge can be safely used both in repairs of a single door leaf and in broader bodywork involving the entire right side of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

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