Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Bonnet Hinge Right O/S AM51-16800-BF Shadow Black - G1

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Shadow Black - G1 is an original component from the Bonnet hinges, locks and other bonnet parts category, designed for the right side of the bonnet in the second-generation Transit Connect model. Finished in the factory Shadow Black - G1 color, it helps maintain a consistent body appearance and proper bonnet opening and closing geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: AM51-16800-SHA
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AM51-16800
• Substitutable numbers: AM51-16800, AM5116800, 2003247, AM51-16800-BF, AM5116800BF
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Shadow Black - G1
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the bonnet hinge

The presented hinge is responsible for the stable guidance of the bonnet on the right side of the vehicle, ensuring smooth opening and secure closing. As a structural element operating in a critical area of the front bodywork, it influences:

• maintaining the correct position of the bonnet relative to the fenders and the front panel,
• even load distribution during opening and closing,
• reduction of play and unwanted bonnet vibrations while driving. Thanks to its precise fit for the Ford Transit Connect Mk2, the hinge allows for maintaining factory gaps and body lines, which is important for both aesthetics and the correct closing of the bonnet lock.

Shadow Black - G1 color and visual fit

The hinge is finished in Shadow Black - G1, which facilitates integration with Ford's factory paint palette. In practice, this means that after installation, the component does not visually stand out from other engine bay and cowl area components, and any paint touch-ups can be kept to a minimum. Such color matching is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual bonnet mounting components, where maintaining a consistent, orderly appearance of the vehicle's front end is desired.

Original origin and used condition

The item comes from the Ford product line, which means it retains factory mounting parameters and compatibility with the Transit Connect Mk2 body structure. Its original origin translates into proper fitment with the bonnet, fender, and other mounting components. The hinge is in used condition, which in practice allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. It is a good solution for maintenance repairs, post-collision replacement, or correcting bonnet operation after previous bodywork interventions.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Choosing an original bonnet hinge for the Ford Transit Connect Mk2 brings a number of practical benefits:

• Factory mounting points – no need for modifications, drilling additional holes, or adjusting the shape.
• Consistency with other bonnet mounting elements – correct cooperation with the lock, left hinge, and struts (if present).
• Stable bonnet operation – reducing the risk of rubbing against fenders, jumping when closing, or creating leaks around the engine bay area.
• Hassle-free adjustment – the ability to precisely set the bonnet position according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Professional use in body repairs

The right-side bonnet hinge will prove useful both in body and paint shops and for DIY repairs performed by informed users. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry and construction, it can be used for:

• repairs after frontal or side collisions in the front part of the vehicle,
• bonnet alignment corrections after previous bodywork repairs,
• replacing worn or bent bonnet mounting elements. This approach allows for restoring proper bonnet operation without compromising safety and functionality. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bonnet mounting area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check out the available parts in the Ford bonnet hinges, locks and other bonnet parts category. To better plan your body and powertrain repair budget, and to understand when it is worth reaching for used components, it is worth reading an article discussing the evolution of Volkswagen units and the impact of second-hand parts on service costs: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.