BMW X3 E83 Door Hinge Front Rear Left Upper Top Titan Silver - 354 3402819

BMW E83 X3 Upper Left Rear Front Door Hinge - 354 is a precise component from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for demanding bodywork operating conditions. The hinge ensures stable guidance of the door leaf on the left side, in both the front and rear areas, maintaining proper geometry and smooth movement. Thanks to its factory finish in Titansilber Metallic - 354, it allows for a consistent visual match with the vehicle's original paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3422369-TS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3422369
• Substitutable numbers: 41003422369, 3422369, 41003404897, 3404897, 3402819, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Titansilber Metallic - 354
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Function in the BMW E83 X3 Body

The presented upper hinge is responsible for supporting and guiding the door on the left side of the vehicle, in the front and rear areas. Its task is to maintain the correct position of the door leaf relative to the pillar and sill, which translates to:

• proper door closing without excessive resistance,
• stable maintenance of gaps between body elements,
• reduction of play and unwanted vibrations during driving.

Thanks to its design tailored to the BMW X3 E83 platform, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of the door's position.

Titansilber Metallic - 354 Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Titansilber Metallic - 354 allows for consistency with the original body paintwork, especially in areas visible when the door is open (edges, pillars, hinge areas). In practice, this means:

• reducing the need for additional painting in standard replacements,
• an aesthetic connection with factory body parts,
• a better final result in accident repairs or bodywork corrections.

Such color matching is particularly important for repairs carried out on vehicles where maintaining the original appearance and visual consistency of the entire body is crucial.

Mounting Characteristics and Application

The upper hinge is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the front and rear areas, allowing its use in various BMW X3 E83 door configurations. This solution allows for:

• using the component in the front or rear door area on the driver's side,
• maintaining the factory opening and closing geometry,
• easier adjustment of the door leaf position after body repairs.

The element belongs to the Doors and Door Panels group, which means it works with other components in this area – locks, stoppers, seals, and door skins.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered hinge is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications while optimizing repair costs. In practice, using such a component ensures:

• maintaining factory fit to the BMW body structure,
• the possibility of replacing a damaged hinge without interfering with the door structure,
• more predictable door behavior after installation compared to aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means efficient repairs while maintaining parameters close to factory standards.

Integration with Other BMW Door Components

Replacing the upper left hinge is often performed along with other door-related work – lock adjustment, pillar position correction, or door skin replacement. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the BMW Doors and Door Panels category.

For users who are simultaneously upgrading the powertrain or considering the purchase of used mechanical components, a practical guide on choosing a gearbox may be helpful – you can find it in the article Gearbox: Manual, Automatic, or DSG – Common Faults and a Used Gearbox Buying Guide, which helps in making informed service decisions.