Mercedes W169 Centre Console Ashtray Gearshift Cover A1696802107

Mercedes W169 Centre Console Ashtray Gearshift Cover is an original interior component designed for installation in the centre console, in the gearshift area. This component from the Dashboards group allows for an aesthetic finish of the central part of the cockpit, restoring the consistent look and functionality of the factory Mercedes interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696802107
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696802107
• Substitutable numbers: A1696802107, A 169 680 21 07
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the cockpit

The presented cover is a centre tunnel trim element that integrates the ashtray zone and the area around the gear lever. It is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the driver's workspace, masks internal mechanisms, and ensures an orderly appearance of the console.

Thanks to its factory fit for the Mercedes A-Class W169 generation interior, the element harmoniously connects with other cockpit components, such as the centre panel, tunnel, and the lower part of the dashboard.

Construction and fit for Mercedes W169

The Mercedes W169 Centre Console Ashtray Gearshift Cover has been designed specifically for the interior geometry of the Mercedes W169, which translates into:

• precise fit with the factory centre tunnel,
• stable mounting in original mounting points,
• preservation of the dashboard's stylistic line,
• consistent appearance with other trim elements.

The original origin from the Mercedes brand means compliance with factory quality standards, both in terms of construction and ergonomics of use.

Application in service and interior renovation

This element from the Dashboards group will work particularly well in situations where the existing cover is damaged, scratched, or incomplete after previous repairs. Replacement allows you to:

• restore the consistent look of the centre tunnel,
• reduce play and unwanted noises in the gear lever area,
• maintain the factory character of the cockpit without interfering with the dashboard structure.

The used condition means that the element comes from dismantling, which is a beneficial solution for economic repairs while maintaining the original vehicle specification.

Benefits of using an original element

Using the original Mercedes W169 Centre Console Ashtray Gearshift Cover provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fit – no need for modifications, drilling, or adjusting replacements.
• Consistent interior aesthetics – maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the cockpit.
• Compatibility with other console elements – proper cooperation with mechanisms in the gear lever and ashtray zone.

Expanding cockpit area modernization

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 centre panels, grilles, or tunnel housings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboards category.

To compare the approach of premium manufacturers to interior quality and original components, it is worth reading an article describing how to preserve the brand's character using dismantled parts – you can find it here: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA.