Mercedes Benz M-Class ML W164 Dashboard Trim Glovebox Side Panel Cover Black

The Black Dashboard Glove Compartment Side Trim for Mercedes ML W164 is an original interior component designed for the M-Class models, ensuring a cohesive cockpit finish. This black dashboard component allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged panel on the glove compartment side, while maintaining the factory look of the Mercedes-Benz interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A1646801387
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646801387
• Substitutable numbers: A1646801387, A 164 680 13 87
• Color: Black
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function of the Component

The presented glove compartment side trim is part of the Dashboard system in the Mercedes M-Class W164 generation. It is responsible for aesthetically closing the side part of the cockpit in the passenger glove compartment area, masking the supporting structure and wiring harnesses, while also stabilizing the edges of adjacent panels.

This element is particularly useful when replacing a damaged, cracked, or missing trim after body repairs, electrical work, or interior upgrades. Using an original panel ensures proper fitment and maintains the division lines between the dashboard and the side cabin elements.

Color Scheme and Visual Matching

The black finish provides a neutral, universal match for the factory interior configurations used in the Mercedes ML W164. This allows the panel to harmonize with other cockpit elements, such as the glove compartment, center console, or lower trims, without creating the visual effect of an "added" foreign part.

The uniform, subdued color also makes it easier to keep the interior clean and reduces the visibility of minor dirt typical of daily car use.

Installation Characteristics

The trim is designed as a factory component for the Mercedes ML W164 dashboard, promoting precise alignment with the original mounting points. The panel's construction allows for installation in place of a worn-out element without the need for structural modifications to the dashboard, while maintaining the correct geometry and rigidity of the connections.

In practice, this means the replacement can be carried out as part of standard interior service work, preserving factory gaps and joint lines between adjacent panels.

Benefits of Using an Original Trim

Using an original glove compartment side trim for the Mercedes ML W164 offers several significant technical and practical benefits:

• Visually cohesive dashboard finish on the passenger side,
• Stable mounting of adjacent cockpit elements,
• Preservation of factory geometry and interior division lines,
• Easier maintenance of cabin aesthetics after repairs or upgrades.

This ensures the vehicle's interior remains consistent with the manufacturer's design intentions, which is important for both user comfort and the car's value on the used market.

Mercedes Dashboards – Expansion and Completion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as decorative panels, side trims, or additional finishing modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboards category.

More About Choosing Used Components

When selecting used interior elements, such as dashboard panels, it is useful to know the practical principles for assessing the condition and fitment of components. An extended discussion on the benefits of choosing used parts, procedures for selection based on manufacturer markings, and cost proportions can be found in the article: Why Buy Used Gearboxes and Engines – Facts Instead of Myths.