Mercedes W245 Front Bumper Reinforcement Crash Bar Carrier A1696202635

Mercedes W245 Front Bumper Reinforcement Crash Bar Carrier is a key structural component responsible for absorbing energy during a frontal collision. The original bumper carrier, also referred to as a front bumper reinforcement bar, ensures the correct mounting geometry for the bumper cover and provides stability to the front of the vehicle body. Using an OEM part is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs and restoring the factory rigidity of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696202635-2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696202635
• Substitutable numbers: A1696202635, A 169 620 26 35, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Bumper Rail Reinforcement
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The front bumper reinforcement bar in the Mercedes B-Class W245 acts as a load-bearing element in the crash zone. Its tasks include:

• absorbing and dissipating a portion of the impact energy during a frontal collision,
• ensuring stable mounting for the bumper cover and adjacent components,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the front body section after repair. By maintaining the factory design, the body regains its proper rigidity, and the bumper line remains consistent with the fenders, hood, and headlights.

Benefits of using an original reinforcement

Using an original Mercedes bumper reinforcement provides a number of practical assembly and operational benefits:

• Factory fitment – dimensional compatibility with the body mounting points is maintained, which facilitates the installation and alignment of the bumper.
• Stable front zone performance – proper support for the bumper cover reduces vibrations and unwanted stress.
• Consistency with other structural elements – the bar works in conjunction with the frame rails and other crumple zone components.
• Reasonable repair cost – using an OEM part allows for reducing the cost of rebuilding the front of the vehicle while maintaining a structure consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Placement and role in the body system

The bumper reinforcement is mounted in the front of the vehicle, between the frame rails, as a carrier for the bumper and adjacent components. A correctly selected bar:

• facilitates the adjustment of gaps between the bumper, hood, and fenders,
• provides adequate support for the mounts of additional front-end components,
• contributes to the predictable behavior of the crumple zone in the event of a future collision.

Condition and use in repairs

The component comes from disassembly, which allows for maintaining the original structure consistent with the manufacturer's factory solutions. This type of reinforcement is particularly useful for:

• post-accident repairs of the vehicle's front end,
• replacing a damaged bar due to corrosion or deformation,
• restoring the factory bumper line and body panel alignment. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front bumper zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as support beams, reinforcements, or bumper carriers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and Reinforcements category. For drivers considering a wider range of body and auxiliary system repairs, knowledge about the cost-effectiveness of using original used components instead of refurbished ones may also be helpful – you can find more on this topic in the article Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is sometimes a more sensible choice than regeneration.