BMW F45 Active Tourer F46 Gran Tourer Bonnet Gas Strut Holder Bracket 7300531

BMW F45 Active Tourer F46 Gran Tourer Bonnet Gas Strut Holder Bracket is a precision component from the Holders, mounts and mounting parts category, designed for stable support of the bonnet gas strut in BMW F45/F46 series models. The original mounting geometry ensures proper strut guidance, secure bonnet retention, and maintenance of the factory body lines in the engine compartment area. An additional advantage is the elegant Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 finish, which helps maintain visual consistency with the vehicle's bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7300531-BS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7300531
• Substitutable numbers: 7300531, 51237300531, 7408663, 41007408663, 2579483, 51232579483
• Color: Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
• Category: Mounts, Brackets & Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The bonnet gas strut holder in the BMW F45 Active Tourer and F46 Gran Tourer is responsible for the stable, repeatable positioning of the bonnet lift strut. A correctly selected component:

• ensures the proper operating angle of the strut relative to the bonnet and fender,
• minimizes stress at the mounting points,
• reduces the risk of squeaking, play, and uncontrolled bonnet dropping,
• maintains compliance with the factory design of the front zone.

By maintaining the original mounting architecture, the bracket allows for seamless cooperation with the factory bonnet gas strut and other body components.

Construction, color, and fitment

The component is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic - 475, which is particularly important for vehicles where not only functionality but also the visual consistency of the engine compartment with the rest of the body is valued. This paint selection:

• facilitates maintaining a uniform appearance of the front zone,
• reduces the visibility of potential color differences after body and paint repairs,
• promotes vehicle aesthetics when the bonnet is open, e.g., during service or car presentations.

As a part from the Holders, mounts and mounting parts category, the bracket has been designed for the specific body geometry of the BMW F45/F46, which translates into a proper fit with factory mounting points.

Performance and installation characteristics

The bonnet gas strut holder is a component that directly affects the comfort of daily engine compartment maintenance. A correctly selected and installed component:

• ensures smooth opening and closing of the bonnet without excessive resistance,
• maintains a stable position of the bonnet in the upper position,
• reduces loads acting on the hinges and the strut itself,
• limits the risk of damage resulting from improper strut guidance.

Due to the design tailored to a specific BMW generation, installation is orderly and predictable, without the need for body modifications or the fabrication of additional parts.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The offered bracket is a used component, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In practice, this means:

• the ability to restore the factory operation of the bonnet without investing in expensive replacements,
• better fit to the existing body structure than in the case of many non-original parts,
• reduction of the risk of mounting geometry problems resulting from imprecise manufacturing.

For users who want to maintain the structural and visual consistency of their BMW, using an original dismantled bracket is a practical and technically justified solution.

Compatibility and part selection

To correctly select a bonnet gas strut holder for a specific BMW F45 Active Tourer or F46 Gran Tourer, it is worth verifying compatibility with vehicle data and part numbers in the technical specification. This will help you avoid installation problems and ensure full compatibility with the existing strut and body components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or mounting parts, check the available parts in the BMW Holders, mounts and mounting parts category.

For those interested in a broader context of using original components in the group's vehicles, an article discussing the structural differences between model generations and the role of OEM parts may be helpful – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help maintain their character.