Hood Bonnet Hinge Mercedes W204 Coupe Left N/S Hood Opener Fire Opal Red 590

Hood Bonnet Hinge Mercedes W204 Coupe Left N/S Hood Opener Fire Opal Red is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for precise operation within the engine compartment. It enables safe and stable lifting and support of the hood on the left side, maintaining factory performance characteristics and an aesthetic finish in Feueropal Fire Opal Red - 590.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048800128-FUP
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048800128
• Substitutable numbers: A2048800128, A 204 880 01 28
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Feueropal Fire Opal Red - 590
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented hood hinge and opener is designed specifically for the W204 series coupe body, where it is responsible for the controlled opening and closing of the hood on the left side. Its construction ensures proper hood guidance, reduction of operating play, and stable positioning when opened, which is important for both operational safety and service convenience.

Thanks to its fitment to the specific geometry of the front body section, the component works in harmony with other hinge and hood mounting parts, minimizing the risk of improper alignment or excessive stress on the hood edges.

Color and visual fitment

A significant advantage of this component is its factory finish in Feueropal Fire Opal Red - 590, characteristic of selected Mercedes W204 Coupe paint configurations. This allows for color consistency in the cowl area and inner hood edges, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics.

Selecting the correct shade reduces the need for additional paint work in hard-to-reach areas and facilitates maintaining a uniform body appearance, especially when precisely aligning hood gaps and edges.

Operational characteristics

As a component from the Hoods category dedicated to a specific model, the left-side hood hinge and opener has been developed for repeatable, predictable performance under typical operating conditions. The properly selected characteristics of the opener support smooth hood opening, while the hinge construction limits unwanted lateral movement.

The used product allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining original mounting geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points, which is beneficial for both bodywork repairs and replacing worn-out components in the front body section.

Body integration and installation

The component is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the engine compartment area, where it works with the hood and other hinge system components. Maintaining the factory design facilitates workshop work, as the mounting points and range of motion are consistent with the solutions used by the manufacturer.

In practice, this translates to:

• proper hood guidance during opening and closing,
• reducing the risk of the hood edges rubbing against the fenders or cowl,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the gaps between the hood and other body elements.

Compatibility within the Mercedes Hoods category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, hinges, or additional hood mounts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

Additional technical support

When selecting used body parts, it is worth using vehicle identification data and part numbers to ensure full compatibility with a specific model version. Materials describing the principles of selecting OEM components, including comparisons and practical tips on verifying compatibility, may be helpful – this topic is discussed in more detail in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it with original Audi parts, which presents, among other things, the approach to selecting used parts based on manufacturer markings.