BMW E61 Touring Boot Lid Tailgate Hinge Right O/S Patagoniagruen - A71 7210668

BMW E61 Touring Boot Lid Tailgate Hinge Right O/S Patagoniagruen - A71 is an original body component from the Boot lids and rear parts category, designed for the right side of the boot lid in the BMW 5 Series Touring E61 model. The precise geometry of the hinge ensures stable operation of the tailgate, and the factory finish in Patagoniagruen Metallic allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7210668-PTG
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7210668
• Substitutable numbers: 7061384, 41627210668, 7210668, 41627129516, 7129516, 41627175300, 7175300
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Hatch
• Color: Patagoniagruen Metallic - A71
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the boot lid hinge

The presented hinge is a structural component responsible for guiding and supporting the right side of the boot lid in the BMW E61 Touring. It is responsible for:

• stable opening and closing of the tailgate throughout its full range of motion,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the lid in relation to the fenders and bumper,
• reducing play and unwanted stress within the tailgate suspension.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, the hinge works with original actuators and other mounting elements, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

Patagoniagruen Metallic color – visual matching

The element is finished in Patagoniagruen Metallic – A71, used at the factory in selected BMW 5 Series E61 units. Using a hinge in the same shade:

• minimizes the need for additional painting in areas visible after opening the lid,
• makes it easier to maintain a consistent body color line,
• reduces the risk of color differences between the new and existing paint.

This is a practical solution, especially for post-accident repairs and replacing parts due to corrosion or mechanical wear.

Installation characteristics and placement

The hinge is designed for installation on the right side of the boot lid in the Touring body style. The design based on factory mounting points allows for:

• direct installation in place of the damaged component,
• maintaining original mounting clearances and adjustment ranges,
• cooperation with factory seals and tailgate fittings.

Such a solution promotes precise setting of the gaps between the lid and adjacent elements, which is important for both aesthetics and the tightness of the luggage compartment.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using a used part

The offered hinge is a used part, sourced from the dismantling of an original BMW. Choosing such a component allows you to:

• maintain factory construction and material specifications,
• reduce repair costs while maintaining high quality,
• reduce the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with different geometry.

For body shops and individual users, this means predictable installation and a repeatable final result after repairing the rear part of the body.

Support with selection and repair expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or complete lids, check the available parts in the BMW boot lids and rear parts category.

If you are carrying out a wider post-accident repair and want to better plan the selection of body parts from dismantling, you will find practical tips regarding the bodywork, procedures, and application examples in the article Bodywork and chassis – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts.