Porsche Boxster 986 Rear Boot Hood Hinge Right O/S Meridian – 6A7 98651215201

Description

Porsche Boxster 986 Rear Boot Hood Hinge Right O/S Meridian is an original body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the rear boot lid. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the Boxster, it ensures stable operation of the boot lid and maintains the correct geometry of the rear bodywork, which is essential for both user comfort and safety.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 98651215201-MER
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 98651215201
• Substitutable numbers: 98651215201, 986 512 152 01
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Meridian Metallic – 6A7
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented hinge is a component of the rear boot lid mounting system, installed on the right side of the rear bodywork. It is responsible for the smooth opening and closing of the lid, ensuring it follows the correct path, and maintaining its proper position relative to the body panels and seals.

The precise fit for the Porsche Boxster 986 structure allows for the maintenance of factory gaps between body panels, which reduces stress on the chassis and minimizes the risk of the lid not closing properly.

Color and body integration

The component is finished in Meridian Metallic, which facilitates integration with bodywork of the same color and helps reduce the scope of any potential paint work. For users concerned with the visual consistency of the car, this means a more aesthetic installation and a better match with existing body panels.

The color scheme, consistent with the manufacturer’s palette, helps maintain a uniform look for the rear area of the vehicle, which is particularly important in sports cars where precise fitment and body aesthetics are key elements of the car’s perception.

Technical and functional characteristics

The rear boot lid hinge operates in a rotary system, transferring loads resulting from the weight of the lid and the forces acting during opening and closing. The design was engineered by the vehicle manufacturer with the following in mind:

• stable guidance of the lid throughout its full range of motion,
• maintaining the correct position of the lid relative to the body,
• compatibility with factory mounting points,
• resistance to typical operational loads.

The original origin of the component helps maintain the factory geometry of the rear bodywork, which is crucial for the precise adjustment of the lock, seals, and adjacent body panels.

Condition, application, and benefits of replacement

The offered hinge belongs to the Doors and door panels category and is a used component, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new parts while maintaining the original manufacturer’s specifications. It is particularly useful in situations where mechanical damage to the hinge has occurred, the lid has been deformed, or there is a need to restore the correct position of the lid after body repairs.

Replacing it with an original rear boot lid hinge allows you to:

• restore the correct closing and position of the lid,
• reduce stress on the body panels and lock,
• reduce the risk of leaks in the rear part of the body,
• maintain the structural and visual consistency of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area around doors and lids in your Porsche and need other components from the same group, such as hinges, panels, or reinforcements, check out the available parts in the Porsche Doors and door panels category.

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