BMW X3 E83 Door Hinge Front Rear Right Bottom Montegoblau Blue A51 3402822

BMW E83 X3 Door Hinge Lower Right Rear Front is an original body component designed for precise mounting of the right-side door. Thanks to its factory geometry and fit to BMW's construction, it ensures stable operation of the door leaf and proper alignment along the hinge axis. A used, original component helps maintain the body's structural integrity and reduces the risk of issues with door closing or adjustment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3422372-MTB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3402822
• Substitutable numbers: 41003422372, 3422372, 41003404900, 3404900, 3402822, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Right
• Color: Montegoblau Metallic - A51
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The presented hinge is intended for installation on the right side of the body, for both the front and rear doors. This solution allows the component to be used at a specific mounting point, in accordance with the factory design of the BMW E83 X3, without the need for modifications to the pillar or door edge.

The lower position of the hinge is responsible for bearing a significant portion of the loads resulting from the door's weight and daily use. A correctly selected and installed component helps maintain the door's alignment with the fender and sill, which translates to:

• stable door movement during opening and closing,
• reduction of play and unwanted displacement,
• maintaining seal integrity and proper leaf fit.

Technical Characteristics and Color

The hinge is designed as a structural part of the BMW body, maintaining appropriate rigidity and resistance to operational loads. Its construction allows for door position adjustment within the typical service range, facilitating gap alignment and setting correction after body repairs.

The component is finished in Montegoblau Metallic - A51, which is particularly important for repairs where visual consistency of the hinge area with the rest of the body is crucial. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting to the necessary minimum, especially when the repair involves replacing only the hinge without affecting the door panel.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Hinge

Using an original door hinge on the BMW E83 X3 allows for maintaining the factory operating parameters of the opening mechanism. In practice, this means:

• precise fit with the body structure – mounting holes and contact shape correspond to the manufacturer's design,
• compatibility with factory adjustment points,
• maintaining the manufacturer-specified rigidity of the door-to-pillar connection.

For the user, this translates to predictable door behavior, a lower risk of the door leaf sagging, and easier adjustment in a body and mechanical workshop. A used OEM part is often a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining proper operational parameters.

Application in Body Repairs and Fitment

This type of hinge is primarily used for post-collision repairs, replacement of corroded elements, or correcting door operation when closing difficulties arise. Due to its factory design, it can be used for both spot repairs and more extensive bodywork involving the entire right side of the vehicle.

In workshop practice, it is important that the hinge works with the factory BMW E83 X3 doors, which facilitates:

• setting even gaps relative to the fender and sill,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the lock and striker,
• reducing stress in the door panel during operation.

Complementing the Body Area and Related Components

When repairing the right side of the BMW E83 X3 body, often not only the hinge itself is replaced, but also other structural and finishing elements in this area. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area on your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as reinforcements, mounts, or small assembly elements, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

If you are interested in a broader context of component selection for premium cars, differences in suspension design, braking systems, or powertrains, it is worth reading the comparative analysis of sports and series models – you will find it in the article Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?, which shows how manufacturers design key components for durability and performance.