Mini F55 F56 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Hinge Left N/S Moonwalk Grey - B71 7302539

Mini F55 F56 Trunk Hinge Left Moonwalk Grey - B71 Grey is an original body part designed for the left rear tailgate on Mini F series models. This precisely fitted hinge ensures stable guidance of the trunk lid and maintains the factory body geometry. With a factory finish in Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair without the need for additional shape adjustments.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7320547-MGM
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7320547
• Substitutable numbers: 41007320547, 7320547, 7302539
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Trunk Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is a component of the rear tailgate mounting system in Mini vehicles, installed on the left side of the rear body. It is responsible for the smooth opening and closing of the trunk lid, proper guiding of the lid along its axis, and maintaining its correct position relative to the roof lining and fenders. The hinge's design is intended for cooperation with factory gas springs and locks, ensuring the proper functioning of the entire tailgate system.

Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71 Color and Visual Matching

The Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71 finish allows for a seamless integration of the hinge with the original Mini body paint in this shade. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs where both assembly correctness and the aesthetics of the lid and pillar edges are crucial. Using a factory-painted part reduces the scope of additional painting work and facilitates achieving a uniform gap line between the lid and the body.

Benefits of Using an Original Mini Hinge

Using an original Mini trunk hinge translates into a number of practical benefits in the daily operation of the vehicle:

• maintaining the factory geometry and mounting rigidity of the rear tailgate,
• proper cooperation with existing gas springs and the tailgate lock,
• easier adjustment of the lid's position relative to the body,
• color consistency with Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71 paint.

This allows for a technically correct repair of the rear body section, preserving the manufacturer's original design intentions.

Application in the Rear Tailgate Mounting System

This part belongs to the group of Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges, and Other Parts, responsible for the complete trunk opening and closing system. Hinge replacement is recommended in case of mechanical damage after a collision, bent mountings, problems with lid closing, or uneven gaps between the lid and the body. A correctly selected left-side hinge allows for restoring the proper operation of the entire mechanism without interfering with other structural elements, provided they are not damaged.

Part Condition and Application in Repairs

The offered trunk hinge is a used part, which in practice means a favorable combination of original manufacturing quality with an attractively priced alternative to new components. Such elements are often used in professional body and paint shops and for post-accident repairs where compliance with the factory design and precise adjustment of the lid's position are important.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area on your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as tailgate support springs, lock mechanisms, or additional hinges, check the available parts in the category Mini Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges, and Other Parts.

For drivers preparing their car for the winter season, especially after previous body repairs, a practical guide on inspecting used components may be useful – you can find it in the article Winter Essentials: Which Used Car Parts Are Worth Checking and Replacing Before the Frosts?.