BMW F11 Lci Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Gas Strut Brace Left Right N/O/S 7465417

BMW F11 Lci Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Gas Strut Brace Left Right is an original component designed for operating the tailgate in F11 generation 5 Series Touring models after the facelift. This set of gas struts, mounted on the right and left side of the vehicle, provides stable support and smooth opening and closing of the tailgate, which translates into convenience in everyday vehicle use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7465417
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7465417
• Substitutable numbers: 7465417, 7 465 417
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Category: Tail Lifts

Purpose and function of the tailgate gas struts

The tailgate gas struts in the BMW F11 LCI are responsible for controlled lifting and holding the tailgate in the upper position. A properly selected, original component from the BMW group guarantees the correct operating characteristics – from the moment opening is initiated to the final closing. The use of dedicated gas struts minimizes the risk of overloading the hinges, sheet metal deformation, and uneven closing.

Precise fitment to the Touring body style allows for maintaining the factory movement geometry of the tailgate, which is important both for user comfort and for the durability of the entire hinge and lifting system.

Construction, placement, and fitment

The presented set includes a gas strut intended for the right side and a gas strut for the left side, which enables comprehensive replacement of both elements supporting the tailgate. This solution allows for maintaining symmetrical force distribution, reduces stress in the mounts, and improves the operating quality of the entire mechanism.

Original mounts and the correct working length of the gas struts translate into trouble-free installation into the factory body points. Thanks to this, these elements work well with existing hinges, the lock, and any additional systems supporting tailgate opening.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using a used part

The offered BMW F11 LCI tailgate gas strut is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which constitutes a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing an element from the secondary market allows for maintaining consistency with the factory vehicle design, avoiding unpredictable characteristic differences that may occur in the case of cheap replacements.

By using an original gas strut, you reduce the risk of the tailgate falling too abruptly, insufficient support, or improper closing, which is significant both for user safety and for protecting body elements and the electrical installation in the rear part of the vehicle.

Application in BMW F11 LCI service and repairs

This gas strut model is particularly useful for repairs related to:

• weakened tailgate lifting,
• uneven lifting on one side,
• the need to replace the set of gas struts after a rear-end collision,
• renovation of the tailgate opening system in intensively used vehicles.

Replacing both gas struts simultaneously allows for restoring predictable, repeatable tailgate operation, which is important in daily use – especially with frequent loading of luggage, strollers, or sports equipment.

Integration with other body elements and part selection

The tailgate gas struts work with the hinges, lock, and rear body sealing, which is why it is worth treating them as an element of a larger system responsible for the comfort of operating the trunk. If you are planning a broader repair of the rear loading zone in your BMW, it is worth considering other components from the body group, available in the Loading tailgates category.

When assembling a larger set of used parts, the following guide may be helpful: how to effectively assemble original used parts in one place, which discusses the advantages of the one-stop-shop approach and indicates how to avoid problematic replacements.

Summary

BMW F11 Lci Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Gas Strut Brace Left Right is a practical solution for users of the 5 Series Touring after the facelift who want to restore efficient tailgate operation while maintaining the original operating characteristics. The use of dedicated, used elements from the BMW group allows for a technically correct repair, maintaining the functionality of the luggage zone, and comfortable vehicle operation in daily use.