Audi A6 C6 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Left N/S Polar Blue Metallic - X5Y 4F0823301

Audi A6 C6 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Left N/S Polar Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the hood on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory fitment to the Audi structure and the preserved Polar Blue Metallic - X5Y color, the hinge allows for a technically correct repair without interfering with the geometry of the front body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 4F0823301-PBM
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4F0823301
• Substitutable numbers: 4F0823301, 4F0 823 301
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Hatch
• Color: Polar Blue Metallic - X5Y
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge operates in the front part of the vehicle on the left side, responsible for the stable guidance of the hood during opening and closing. The appropriate geometry of the arms and mounting points ensures correct alignment of the hood with the fenders, radiator grille, and other front body elements. Using an original component allows for maintaining factory gaps, which is important for both aesthetics and proper hood closure.

Polar Blue Metallic - X5Y color and visual fitment

A significant advantage of this element is the factory Polar Blue Metallic - X5Y color, consistent with the body paint used on the Audi A6 C6. In the case of post-collision repairs or replacing a single hinge, maintaining the original finish facilitates visual consistency of the engine bay and the hood edges. This limits the need for additional painting of the element, which shortens repair time and reduces the risk of shade differences.

Installation and performance characteristics

The hinge has been designed specifically for the Audi A6 C6 hood structure, ensuring that the mounting points are compatible with the factory holes in the body and the hood skin. This facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct opening line, without tension or misalignment. The properly selected kinematics of the hinge contribute to smooth lifting and lowering of the hood, which translates into comfort during daily engine bay maintenance.

Benefits of using an original used component

Choosing an original, used hood hinge for an Audi allows you to combine reasonable repair costs with the preservation of the factory body structure. This type of component is designed for specific loads and operating ranges, which is important for the durability of the hood mounts and safety while driving. In the case of accident repairs, using the correct hinge also facilitates subsequent hood adjustment on a measuring plate and achieving correct gaps.

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Application in the front body zone of an Audi

The hood hinge operates in a critical area of the front body, where both structural rigidity and precision of hood guidance are essential. A properly selected element helps avoid problems with the hood rubbing against fenders, incomplete closing, or excessive vibrations at higher speeds. This is particularly important for cars used daily, where the hood is regularly opened for service maintenance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as locks, actuators, or skin mounts, check the available parts in the category Audi tailgates and rear parts.