BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Cover Engine Bonnet Left N/S Grille Primed 7117241

BMW E90 E91 Left Engine Hood Trim Kidney Grille is an original body part designed for installation on the left side of the car's front. Thanks to its factory fit and primed finish, the trim provides a solid base for painting and aesthetic restoration of the car's front end. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore a cohesive look to the front fascia of their BMW E90/E91 models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7117241-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7117241
• Substitutable numbers: 51137117241, 7117241
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Primed
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The left engine hood trim within the kidney grille area is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the hood's junction with the grille and for the correct contouring of the body line. In BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models, this element is important both visually and for assembly – it ensures proper alignment of the hood with the front fascia and grille, minimizing unwanted gaps and stresses.

The part is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which simplifies selecting the correct part for accident repairs or when replacing worn body components.

Color and Preparation for Painting

The trim is supplied with a primed finish, meaning the surface is prepared for further painting work. This allows:

• the painter to directly apply the appropriate BMW body color,
• a consistent shade with the hood and other front elements to be achieved,
• the surface preparation time before painting to be reduced.

Such preparation facilitates obtaining an even paint coating and improves the durability of the final finish.

Assembly Characteristics

As a body part, the left engine hood trim kidney grille is designed for the factory mounting points in BMW E90/E91. The correct geometric fit allows for:

• proper alignment with the hood and grille,
• stable installation without additional modifications,
• preservation of the vehicle's original front styling line.

This makes the part well-suited for body and paint repairs where restoring the factory appearance and body geometry is crucial.

Condition and Service Application

The offered trim is a used original BMW part, which in practice means its proper shape and compatibility with factory mountings are preserved. This is an advantageous solution for users looking for parts of proven origin while optimizing the cost of front-end repairs.

The part is particularly useful in situations where the hood or grille has been damaged, and it is necessary to restore proper alignment and aesthetics of the front fascia without altering the supporting structure.

Compatibility and Part Selection

The trim belongs to the BMW body parts group and is linked to specific catalog numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verifying compatibility with a given vehicle instance. When selecting, it is advisable to refer to the manufacturer's markings and information from the service documentation to ensure full compatibility with the specific version of the BMW 3 Series.

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair, combining this trim with appropriately selected kidney grilles and hood will allow for a cohesive visual effect and proper alignment of all elements.

If you are undertaking a larger scope of bodywork and need other body-related parts from this brand, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical Knowledge and Project Development

When planning a car's front-end modernization or repair, it is beneficial to know the structural differences between various model lines and sport versions, especially concerning the cooling system, brakes, and chassis. To broaden your knowledge of solutions used in higher-class cars and sport variants, an article comparing sport versions to standard models might be helpful – you can find more information in the material Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?.