Mercedes W176 Rear Door Hinge Bottom Right O/S Polar Silver - 761

Mercedes W176 Rear Door Hinge Lower Right Rear Polar Silver - 761 is an original part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for the rear right side of the body. The hinge ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct closing geometry, and visual consistency thanks to the paint in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1767300437-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1767300437
• Substitutable numbers: A1767300437, A 176 730 04 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The lower rear door hinge in the Mercedes W176 model is responsible for bearing the door's load, keeping it aligned, and ensuring smooth opening and closing. Its placement on the vehicle in the rear – right side area means the component operates under demanding conditions, making its proper selection crucial for user comfort and safety.

The original hinge design is matched to the W176 body geometry, which reduces the risk of stress on the door panel and pillar, and minimizes play in the door suspension when installed correctly.

Polar Silver Metallic - 761 Color and Visual Aspect

The factory finish in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 allows for consistency with the body painted in the same shade. This is particularly important for accident repairs or bodywork and paint corrections where color matching of visible elements after opening the door is crucial.

Thanks to color compatibility with the manufacturer's palette, the need for additional hinge painting is reduced, speeding up the repair process and minimizing the risk of shade differences between body components.

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

As a part from the Doors and Door Panels category, the hinge is designed to work with the factory mounting points in the body and the door. Proper placement on the vehicle (rear, right side) ensures:

• correct door guidance throughout the entire opening range,
• stable support for the door leaf from below,
• reduced door sagging during prolonged use,
• easier adjustment of gaps between the door and the body.

This part comes from a Mercedes vehicle, which helps maintain the factory operating parameters of the door mechanism and compatibility with other components in this area.

Used Condition and Benefits of Using an Original Part

The presented hinge is used, allowing for a favorable repair cost while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means:

• preservation of factory mounting geometry,
• proper fit to the door and pillar construction,
• installation without altering the body structure.

A correctly chosen, original hinge reduces the risk of creaks, excessive resistance during opening, and leaks resulting from improper door alignment with seals.

Application in Body Repairs and Related Components

The lower rear right door hinge is particularly important for repairs after side collisions, door replacements, or alignment corrections. In conjunction with the upper hinge and the door lock, it forms a complete system responsible for:

• keeping the door aligned vertically and horizontally,
• proper closing without excessive force,
• door leaf stability during driving and when stationary.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

For users considering wider use of used parts in premium segment cars, an interesting source of knowledge might be an article describing a practical approach to repairs and modifications using second-hand components – you can find it here: Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without quality loss.