Mercedes W169 Trunk Tailgate Hinge Rear Right O/S Tropical Black 160 A1697400837

The Mercedes W169 Right Rear Trunk Lid Hinge is an original body part from the Trunk Lids and Rear group, designed for the right rear side of the vehicle. It ensures stable guidance of the trunk lid, correct operating geometry, and secure closing, which is important for both user comfort and the durability of the entire structure. The hinge in the Tropical Black Metallic - 160 color allows for visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting if it matches this shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697400837-TBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697400837
• Substitutable numbers: A1697400837, A 169 740 08 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Tropical Black Metallic - 160
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and Function of the Trunk Lid Hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the body, where it is responsible for precise guidance of the trunk lid in the opening and closing axis. Its design is intended for:

• maintaining the correct position of the lid relative to the fenders and bumper,
• ensuring smooth movement without jamming or excessive play,
• limiting stress on the lid's panel and mountings.

Thanks to its adaptation to a specific body generation, the mounting system and hinge kinematics comply with the manufacturer's factory specifications, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

Tropical Black Metallic Color – Benefits for Body Repairs

The hinge is made in the Tropical Black Metallic - 160 shade, which is important for accident repairs or component replacement in vehicles of the same color. In practice, this means the possibility of:

• maintaining visual consistency in the area of the lid edge and the pillar,
• limiting the scope of painting work when matching the original paint,
• easier integration with existing body parts in the same color.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial for precise repairs where both the functionality and aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle are important.

Mounting Characteristics and Application

The hinge is designed for installation in the rear right part of the body, in the area where the trunk lid attaches to the roof structure and the side of the car body. The arrangement of mounting points and the geometry of the hinge arm are adapted to the factory lid layout, allowing for:

• installation in place of the original part without structural modifications,
• correct interaction with the lid lifting actuators (if present),
• maintaining the factory opening and closing range of the trunk lid.

Such adaptation is important both for standard replacement of a worn part and for post-collision repairs, where the ability to restore the original body geometry is crucial.

Component Condition and Application in Service Practice

The offered hinge is from the used parts group, allowing for economical repair of the rear bodywork while maintaining the original manufacturer's construction. In practice, this is a solution often chosen by body and paint shops and users who want to restore the full functionality of the trunk lid without investing in a new part.

Due to its factory origin, the hinge maintains proper operating parameters in terms of lid guidance, which translates to stable closing, reduced vibrations, and correct sealing of the rear of the vehicle.

Complementary Mercedes Body Parts – Trunk Lids and Rear

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area of your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as lid panels, reinforcements, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trunk Lids and Rear category.

For users interested in the broader context of selecting original body components and the impact of OEM parts on a vehicle's character, an article comparing the construction of classic and modern models may be helpful – find more information in the material about construction differences and the role of original OEM parts.