Jaguar XF X260 X760 Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S 2.0 Diesel 204DTD T2H12980

Jaguar XF X260 X760 Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S 2.0 Diesel is a precision component from the Hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category, designed for operation on the right side of the vehicle body. It ensures stable hood guidance, correct opening geometry, and secure closing, which is essential for both ease of use and the protection of engine compartment components in diesel versions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: T2H12980
• Mark: Jaguar
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: T2H12980
• Substitutable numbers: T2H12980, GX7316800BA, GX73-16800-BA
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Part type: Bonnet Hinge
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge has been designed specifically for Jaguar XF X260 / X760 generation models with a diesel engine and is mounted on the right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the controlled lifting and lowering of the hood, maintaining its correct position relative to the fenders, and preserving the body gaps and lines in accordance with factory specifications. A properly selected hood hinge reduces stress on the body panels, minimizes the risk of deformation, and supports the correct operation of the lock and other mounting elements. This is important both for daily engine compartment maintenance and for any potential bodywork and paint repairs.

Benefits of using an original Jaguar component

Using an original hinge dedicated to the Jaguar XF X260 / X760 allows you to maintain the factory operating parameters of the hood without the need for modifications or adjustments to the mounts. The element is structurally compatible with the intended mounting location, which ensures that it:

• maintains the correct hood opening geometry,
• works with the factory lock and stops,
• minimizes the risk of the hood edges rubbing against adjacent body elements,
• facilitates subsequent adjustments after body repairs. The version intended for a vehicle with a diesel engine is adapted to the loads and structural layout of the engine compartment in diesel variants, which promotes durability and consistent performance over a long period of operation.

Mounting characteristics and application

The right-side hood hinge is a component that is most often replaced after frontal or side collisions, or in the event of damage to the hood, fender, or front panel. A properly selected component allows you to restore:

• correct fitment of the hood with the fenders and bumper,
• even gaps on both sides of the body,
• stable hood guidance during opening and closing. The element from this group is particularly important in premium vehicles, such as Jaguar, where the accuracy of the fitment affects not only the aesthetics but also the acoustics, sealing, and the overall impression of the vehicle's quality.

Condition and advantages of choosing a used original

The offered hinge comes from dismantling and is a used product, which allows you to combine reasonable cost with maintaining the manufacturer's original design. In practice, this means:

• factory fitment to the Jaguar XF X260 / X760 body,
• preservation of the mounting points provided by the manufacturer,
• no need to interfere with the structure of the hood or fender. For many owners of premium cars, choosing a used original component is a beneficial alternative to cheap replacements with uncertain geometry and build quality.

Compatibility within the hood parts group

Replacing a hood hinge often involves the need to verify the condition of other components in the same area – the lock, cables, gas struts, or additional brackets. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the hood area in your Jaguar and need other elements from the same group, such as locks, cables, or additional mounts, check the available parts in the Jaguar hood hinges, locks and other hood parts category.

How to wisely choose used body parts

When selecting used body elements – including hood hinges – it is worth considering not only the price but also the origin of the part, its structural compatibility, and its service history. A good practice is to compare the condition of a used original with the offer of cheap replacements and assess which solution will provide better durability and a lower risk of mounting problems. You can find more about the advantages of original components from dismantling over the cheapest replacements in the article: The most popular repairs in Ford cars – why cheap replacements are a false economy and it is better to choose a used original.