FCS 86650 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for BMW 3 Series

Restore controlled hood opening and holding force with the FCS 86650 hood lift support. Built to match the listed compressed length of 9.33 inches, extended length of 15.63 inches, and 6.3-inch stroke, this support is sized for the specified BMW applications and helps maintain steady hood positioning during service.

Compatible with BMW 328i, 328i xDrive, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335i xDrive, 335is, 335d, and 335xi applications across the listed model years, FCS 86650 is a direct-fit hood support for front hood use where specified.

Key Features

• Part number: FCS 86650
• Hood lift support for body and hood service applications
• Compressed length: 9.33 inches
• Extended length: 15.63 inches
• Stroke length: 6.3 inches
• Fits listed BMW 3 Series applications, including front-position entries where noted
• FCS brand line replacement part for hood support service

Fitment Details

• Fits 2011-2013 BMW 335is, N/A
• Fits 2007-2012 BMW 328i, N/A
• Fits 2007-2012 BMW 328i, Front
• Fits 2009-2012 BMW 328i xDrive, N/A
• Fits 2009-2011 BMW 335d, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 BMW 335i, N/A
• Fits 2009-2011 BMW 335i xDrive, N/A
• Fits 2007-2008 BMW 328xi, N/A
• Fits 2007-2008 BMW 335xi, N/A
• Fits 2006 BMW 325i, N/A
• Fits 2006 BMW 325xi, N/A
• Fits 2006 BMW 330i, N/A
• Fits 2006 BMW 330xi, N/A

What This Part Helps Address

• Weak hood support that no longer holds the hood open securely
• Slow or uneven hood lift action during inspection or maintenance
• Hood dropping unexpectedly while working in the engine bay
• Loss of proper hood positioning on listed BMW 328i and 335i applications
• Wear-related replacement needs on BMW 3 Series hood support hardware

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the removed support before installation. Confirm the exact vehicle listing and position, especially for 2007-2012 BMW 328i applications where both N/A and Front entries appear in the fitment data. Replace only with the correct application-specific support for proper hood operation.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies this hood lift support as a fitment-specific replacement part for the listed BMW applications. Part number FCS 86650 is cataloged for direct application matching on the vehicles shown above.