1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods
Keep Your 1997 BMW 540i in Top Shape with Quality Vehicle Hoods
When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1997 BMW 540i, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Vehicle Hood for your 540i, which is why we carry a wide range of OEM and aftermarket Vehicle Hoods that are built to last, including Cowl Cover Clips, Lift Supports, Hood Buffers, and more. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Vehicle Hood or looking to upgrade, our selection of Vehicle Hoods for the 1997 BMW 540i ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
On average, a Vehicle Hood for a 1997 BMW 540i at Advance Auto Parts costs $24.81, with prices ranging from as low as $1.30 to $48.17. We stock 16 Vehicle Hoods from 9 trusted brands, so you can be confident you’re getting the best options available. Some of our most popular choices for Vehicle Hoods include Gas Charged Hood Strut, Gas Charged Trunk Strut, and International Suspension Group Hood Strut, all starting at just $19.71. These Vehicle Hoods are designed to fit your 540i perfectly, offering both functionality and style.
Explore Related Parts
And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Vehicle Grilles and Vehicle Windows to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1997 BMW 540i running smoothly and looking great.
Find Your Specific 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods
Looking for the perfect Vehicle Hood for your 1997 BMW 540i? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Vehicle Hoods that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Vehicle Hoods, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your BMW 540i. Whether you’re driving a 1997 model or another popular model year like
1994,
1995,
1998,
1999,
2000,
2001,
2002, and
2003, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Vehicle Hoods from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Vehicle Hoods that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods
Stabilus – Gas Charged Trunk Strut (Part No.O2064169091STB)
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$48.17
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
Stabilus – Gas Charged Hatch Strut (Part No.O2070183133STB)
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$89.73
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
Stabilus – Gas Charged Hood Strut (Part No.O202080718STB)
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$30.10
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
International Suspension Group – International Suspension Group Hood Strut (Part No.O202047668ISG)
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$37.86
ISG gas charged lift supports are manufactured to automotive O.E. performance and quality specifications, restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk, are easy to install, no special tools required.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Exact replacement, engineered for your application.
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life.
- Easy lifting, reduced closing effort.
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles.
Stabilus – Gas Charged Hood Strut (Part No.O202047668STB)
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$28.66
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030395530AFT)
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$14.94
Hood Release Cable
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030331154AFT)
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$16.18
Hood Release Cable
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030331158AFT)
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$14.93
Hood Release Cable
Original Equipment – Cowl Cover Clip (Part No.O61331878601OEA)
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$1.30
Cowl Cover Clip
MTC – MTC Hood Lock Assembly (Part No.O200180719MTC)
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$40.30
The MTC Hood Lock Assembly is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.
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Product Features:
- Premium aftermarket replacement
- Provides performance and dependability
- Manufactured to meet OE specifications
APA/URO Parts – Hood Stop Buffer (Part No.O2042459684APA)
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$8.99
Hood Stop Buffer
Popular 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods Categories
Most Popular Cowl Cover Clip for 1997 BMW 540is
Enhance your 1997 BMW 540i with this popular Cowl Cover Clip we have in stock, for $1.30.
Original Equipment – Cowl Cover Clip (Part No.O61331878601OEA)
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$1.30
Cowl Cover Clip
Best-Selling 1997 BMW 540i Lift Supports
Upgrade your 540i with one of our 10 best-selling Lift Supports, earning an average 1 stars rating across 4 reviews.
StrongArm – Trunk Lift Support: 13.09" Ext Length, 3.75" Travel, 121 Lbs of Force, 1 Pk (Part No.E4539)
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$29.99
Opening your vehicle’s rear hatch or checking under the hood should not be a serious safety hazard for you, your family or the technician working on your vehicle. Just like tire wear, your hood lift supports lose strength over time. Temperature changes, frequent usage, and driving environments all affect the lift power. StrongArm lift supports are designed for the everyday driver to be installed in minutes with no special tools required.
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Product Features:
- Heavy Gauge Steel Body
- Self-Cleaning Piston Assembly
- Rubber O-Ring Piston Seal
StrongArm – Hood Lift Support: 13.13" Ext Length, 3.35" Travel, 153 Lbs of Force, 1 Pk (Part No.E4541)
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$27.99
Opening your vehicle’s rear hatch or checking under the hood should not be a serious safety hazard for you, your family or the technician working on your vehicle. Just like tire wear, your hood lift supports lose strength over time. Temperature changes, frequent usage, and driving environments all affect the lift power. StrongArm lift supports are designed for the everyday driver to be installed in minutes with no special tools required.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Heavy Gauge Steel Body
- Self-Cleaning Piston Assembly
- Rubber O-Ring Piston Seal
StrongArm – Trunk Lift Support: 14.3" Ext Length, 5.4" Travel, 101 Lbs of Force, 1 Pk (Part No.E4472)
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$24.99
Opening your vehicle’s rear hatch or checking under the hood should not be a serious safety hazard for you, your family or the technician working on your vehicle. Just like tire wear, your hood lift supports lose strength over time. Temperature changes, frequent usage, and driving environments all affect the lift power. StrongArm lift supports are designed for the everyday driver to be installed in minutes with no special tools required.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Heavy Gauge Steel Body
- Self-Cleaning Piston Assembly
- Rubber O-Ring Piston Seal
Stabilus – Gas Charged Hood Strut (Part No.O202080718STB)
from
$30.10
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
Stabilus – Gas Charged Trunk Strut (Part No.O2064169091STB)
from
$48.17
STABILUS gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. Compact design, high functional comfort and integrated operating safety expand the range of applications for STABILUS products in utility vehicle design. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, STABILUS can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.
Product Features:
See More
Product Features:
- Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk
- Easy-to-install
- No special tools required
- Engineered for your application
- Easy lifting and reduced closing effort
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life
- Dynamic damping technology, available on select lift supports
Autopart International Inc – Trunk Strut (Part No.O20642198237API)
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$39.76
Trunk Strut
Atlas Lift – Lift Support (Part No.LS10202)
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$29.99
Atlas Lift Supports are engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications to ensure your replacement will perform the same or better than your original lift supports. Atlas Lift supports are designed to prevent premature failures, with premium features such as a corrosion resistant exterior, OE grade end connectors, and Dynamic Dampening Technology. Dynamic Dampening Technology (DDT) is a precision groove engineered into the tube of the lift support, which allows the hatch to open at the optimum speed to prevent “bouncing” or “Jumping” at the end of the stroke. Lift Supports’ performance and longevity are affected by consistent usage, temperature changes, contact with weather elements, pulling or hanging on the part, and can cause unsafe conditions if not changed when signs of failure are present. Atlas Lift Supports are easy to replace and can be changed in minutes No Special Tools Required. Atlas Lift Supports also provide easy to read install for a quick and easy installation. Make sure to Always Replace in Pairs!
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications. Always replace in Pairs, where applicable.
- Easy Install – Less than 15 Minutes! based on average install time across all parts
- No Special Tools Required
- Certified Quality – IATF 16949 Certified- exceeds quality control standards and testing performance.
- OE-Grade end connectors manufactured from high-strength materials to ensure proper fit and function.
- OE-Performance Proprietary DYNAMIC DAMPENING TECHNOLOGY (DDT) provides a smooth open and close, where applicable.
- World-class polished nitride-coated steel shafts provide corrosion resistance, smooth operation, and long life for the gas-seal.
- Trilingual Install Instructions provided inside each package
Autopart International Inc – Hood Strut (Part No.O20202210714API)
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$26.63
Hood Strut
Atlas Lift – Lift Support (Part No.LS10181)
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$22.99
Atlas Lift Supports are engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications to ensure your replacement will perform the same or better than your original lift supports. Atlas Lift supports are designed to prevent premature failures, with premium features such as a corrosion resistant exterior, OE grade end connectors, and Dynamic Dampening Technology. Dynamic Dampening Technology (DDT) is a precision groove engineered into the tube of the lift support, which allows the hatch to open at the optimum speed to prevent “bouncing” or “Jumping” at the end of the stroke. Lift Supports’ performance and longevity are affected by consistent usage, temperature changes, contact with weather elements, pulling or hanging on the part, and can cause unsafe conditions if not changed when signs of failure are present. Atlas Lift Supports are easy to replace and can be changed in minutes No Special Tools Required. Atlas Lift Supports also provide easy to read install for a quick and easy installation. Make sure to Always Replace in Pairs!
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications. Always replace in Pairs, where applicable.
- Easy Install – Less than 15 Minutes! based on average install time across all parts
- No Special Tools Required
- Certified Quality – IATF 16949 Certified- exceeds quality control standards and testing performance.
- OE-Grade end connectors manufactured from high-strength materials to ensure proper fit and function.
- OE-Performance Proprietary DYNAMIC DAMPENING TECHNOLOGY (DDT) provides a smooth open and close, where applicable.
- World-class polished nitride-coated steel shafts provide corrosion resistance, smooth operation, and long life for the gas-seal.
- Trilingual Install Instructions provided inside each package
International Suspension Group – International Suspension Group Hood Strut (Part No.O202080718ISG)
from
$19.71
ISG gas charged lift supports are manufactured to automotive O.E. performance and quality specifications, restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk, are easy to install, no special tools required.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Exact replacement, engineered for your application.
- Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life.
- Easy lifting, reduced closing effort.
- Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles.
Top-Quality Hood Buffers for 1997 BMW 540is
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Hood Buffer for BMW 540is and enjoy top-notch performance from $8.99.
APA/URO Parts – Hood Stop Buffer (Part No.O2042459684APA)
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$8.99
Hood Stop Buffer
Our Top Pick for a 1997 BMW 540i Hood Lock
Invest in a
durable Hood Lock for your 1997 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
MTC – MTC Hood Lock Assembly (Part No.O200180719MTC)
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$40.30
The MTC Hood Lock Assembly is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Premium aftermarket replacement
- Provides performance and dependability
- Manufactured to meet OE specifications
Hood Release Cables for 1997 BMW 540is
Make a smart move for your 1997 BMW 540i with products all priced from $14.93 to $16.18.
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030331154AFT)
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$16.18
Hood Release Cable
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030395530AFT)
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$14.94
Hood Release Cable
Aftermarket – Hood Release Cable (Part No.O2030331158AFT)
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$14.93
Hood Release Cable
FAQs for 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods
What are the best-selling Vehicle Hoods for 1997 BMW 540is?
Out of 16 Vehicle Hoods that fit 1997 BMW 540is, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Gas Charged Hood Strut (10799951) – $30.10
- Gas Charged Trunk Strut (10799383) – $48.17
- International Suspension Group Hood Strut (11588466) – $19.71
What’s the price range for 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods?
The prices of Vehicle Hoods for the 1997 BMW 540i range from $1.30 up to $48.17 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Vehicle Hoods Vehicle Hood for a 1997 BMW 540i?
The average price for Vehicle Hoods for the 1997 BMW 540i is $24.81. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Vehicle Hood category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Vehicle Hoods for other BMW 540i model years?
What are the cheapest Vehicle Hoods for my 1997 BMW 540i?
The cheapest 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods we carry are:
- Cowl Cover Clip (12026771) – $1.30
- Hood Stop Buffer (11984391) – $8.99
- Hood Release Cable (11897139) – $14.93
- Hood Release Cable (11858738) – $14.94
- Hood Release Cable (11858303) – $16.18
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Vehicle Hoods for any other 1997 BMW models?
Yes. We stock Vehicle Hoods for 14 other popular 1997 BMW models. Some of the most popular are 1997 328i Vehicle Hoods, 1997 M3 Vehicle Hoods, 1997 528i Vehicle Hoods, 1997 Z3 Vehicle Hoods, and 1997 750iL Vehicle Hoods.
What are the top-rated Vehicle Hoods that fit the 1997 BMW 540i?
The one 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hood we have in stock is the Cowl Cover Clip. It costs $1.30.
What types of Vehicle Hoods do you sell for my 1997 BMW 540i?
As of 4/10/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Vehicle Hoods for a 1997 BMW 540i:
Can I get help with 1997 BMW 540i Vehicle Hood orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about BMW Vehicle Hoods and more.
What is your return policy for BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new BMW 540i Vehicle Hoods and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.