BMW 1 E81 E87 Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver

BMW 1 E81 E87 Left N/S Engine Hood Hinge Bonnet Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver is an original electrical system component designed for the 1 and 3 series models, engineered to operate in the demanding environment of the front compartment. Thanks to its precise fitment to factory mounting points and the correct geometry of the cable, it ensures stable power supply to electrical consumers and proper cooperation with control modules. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for repairs where guaranteed compatibility with the factory BMW wiring harness is essential.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7191213-KAS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7060559
• Substitutable numbers: 41617210673, 7060559, 7210673, 41617131749, 7131749, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the positive cable

The presented positive cable with module is responsible for the safe routing of power in the front part of the body, in the hood area. The component's design is adapted to the electrical architecture of the BMW F-series, which allows for maintaining the correct cross-sections, lengths, and support points of the cable in the front compartment.

The placement on the left side of the vehicle facilitates proper routing of the harness relative to factory brackets and covers, minimizing the risk of abrasion, excessive tension, or unwanted contact with moving or heating elements.

Body and color matching

The element is intended for installation in the hood zone, where both proper cable routing and its integration with other body components are important. The applied Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic A72 color allows for a visually consistent match to bodies painted in this shade, which is significant for post-accident repairs and restoring the original appearance of the front compartment.

Such color matching facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and allows for limiting the scope of additional visual modifications in the hood area, especially in vehicles where maintaining factory aesthetics is a priority.

Installation and operational characteristics

As an OEM group element, the positive cable with module is prepared for installation in existing mounting points, without the need for system modifications or interference with the original wiring harness. This facilitates service and shortens repair time, which is important both in professional workshops and during DIY service work.

The used condition of the part means that the component has been previously operated but retains the functionality required for continued operation in the vehicle's electrical system. In practice, this allows for an economical replacement of a damaged cable while maintaining the manufacturer's original technical specifications.

Application in front-end repairs

The positive cable with module will prove particularly useful in repairs following front-end vehicle damage, where the factory harness in the hood area is broken or deformed. Using an original component allows for restoring the correct cable path, which is significant for electrical safety and the stability of power supply to key consumers.

Replacing with an OEM component reduces the risk of diagnostic issues, voltage drops, or onboard system errors that may occur when using cables with improper parameters or geometry.

BMW Hoods – selecting related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front area under the hood in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

Technical support and knowledge about used parts

When working with the electrical system and elements in the front zone, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding component selection and their operation. In the context of lighting and related modules, a guide describing the selection of original elements for BMW may be helpful – you can find it in the article Seeing more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which addresses issues related to original OEM parts and their proper installation.