Mercedes A B Class W169 W245 Centre Console Cover Trim Cup Holder A1696801807

Mercedes W169 W245 Center Console Tunnel Frame is an original interior component from the Dashboard group, designed for installation in the front part of the cabin. It forms a precisely fitted center tunnel frame that organizes the space between the seats and ensures a cohesive, aesthetic look of the cockpit in Mercedes vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696801807
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696801807
• Substitutable numbers: A1696801807, A 169 680 18 07, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The presented center tunnel frame is an element mounted in the front interior of the vehicle, in the area between the dashboard and the center console. It is responsible for:

• secure mounting of controls and equipment in the center tunnel,
• organizing wiring and fasteners under covers,
• maintaining the factory geometry and styling lines of the cockpit,
• reducing unwanted play and creaks around the console.

Thanks to its construction compliant with factory manufacturer standards, the frame works with other dashboard components, ensuring a cohesive fit and predictable behavior during operation.

Construction and Technical Features

The center tunnel element is designed as a structural interior part that combines load-bearing and aesthetic functions. In practice, this means:

• dedicated mounting points to the front structure of the vehicle,
• profiling matched to the lines of the dashboard and center console,
• space allocated for routing installations and mounting covers and control panels,
• compatibility with factory mounting solutions used in the specific model generation.

This design approach facilitates installation and removal, and also reduces the risk of improper component fit after interior repairs.

Application in Service and Interior Repairs

The center tunnel frame is particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions affecting the front of the cabin and the console area,
• interior renovation after mechanical damage or improper modifications,
• restoring the factory appearance and structural rigidity of the dashboard,
• eliminating squeaks and play resulting from damaged original mountings.

Using an original component from the Dashboard group allows for adherence to the factory installation technology, which is important for both user comfort and subsequent service maintenance.

Integration with Other Dashboard Elements

The center tunnel frame works with adjacent cockpit components such as covers, control panels, and decorative elements. The proper fit of this element affects:

• uniform gaps between panels,
• stable mounting of accessories in the front interior,
• easier service access to installations running in the center tunnel,
• maintaining cohesive, factory-standard operating ergonomics.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, tunnel covers, or structural supports, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboard category.

Practical Installation and Operational Tips

When replacing the center tunnel frame, it is worth paying attention to several technical aspects:

• checking the condition of mounting points in the front structure of the vehicle,
• correct routing of harnesses and wires within the tunnel,
• checking the fit with the existing dashboard before final tightening,
• using appropriate tightening torques according to the manufacturer's service documentation.

This approach minimizes the risk of subsequent creaks, play, and the need for repeated interior component disassembly.

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