Mercedes W169 Trunk Tailgate Hinge Rear Right O/S Spring Source Blue - 958

Mercedes W169 Trunk Tailgate Hinge Rear Right O/S Spring Source Blue is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear parts category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's rear section. The hinge ensures stable tailgate guidance, correct operating geometry, and safe opening and closing during daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697400837-SSO
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697400837
• Substitutable numbers: A1697400837, A 1697400837, A 169 740 08 37, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Spring Source Blue Metallic - 958
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the tailgate hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the body in Mercedes W169 series models, where it is responsible for the precise guidance of the tailgate. A properly selected component for this body area minimizes stress, reduces the risk of tailgate misalignment, and contributes to an even distribution of loads during opening and closing.

Thanks to a design that complies with manufacturer standards, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper gaps between the tailgate and other body elements. This is particularly important during post-accident repairs and when replacing worn or damaged components.

Color and visual fit

The element is finished in Spring Source Blue Metallic - 958, which allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in the same shade. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely omitting additional paint work, which shortens repair time and lowers its cost.

Selecting a hinge in the correct color is not only important visually but also practically – the factory surface finish helps protect the mounting area against corrosion and facilitates the inspection of potential damage in the future.

Installation and operational characteristics

The hinge is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle on the right side, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the part for a specific position on the body. The design based on original Mercedes solutions allows for maintaining the factory kinematics of the tailgate operation, without the need for body modifications.

As a used aftermarket part, the hinge is a sensible choice for economic repairs, where a combination of functionality and cost control is important. At the same time, compatibility with factory seals, actuators, and other tailgate mounting elements is maintained.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original hinge in the rear body section allows for maintaining proper tailgate fitment, which translates into:

• stable closing and opening of the tailgate without jamming,
• reduction of play and unwanted vibrations in the rear zone,
• proper cooperation with tailgate lift actuators,
• maintaining the tightness of the luggage compartment.

For users who are considering a wider range of work in the rear body section, it is important that the hinge fits into standard Mercedes service procedures, which facilitates work for workshops and speeds up the repair process.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or complete tailgates, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgates and rear parts category.

If you are considering a wider use of aftermarket components, including electronic elements, you will find practical tips on selecting and operating such subassemblies in the article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?.