Mercedes W169 W245 Door Hinge Rear Right O/S Lower Night Black 696 A1697300437

The lower rear right door hinge for Mercedes W169/W245 in Night Black Metallic 696 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation on the rear right side. This used OEM part ensures a factory fit, maintaining the correct geometry for door opening and closing, and visual consistency with the Night Black body color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697300437-NIB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697300437
• Substitutable numbers: A1697300437, A 169 730 04 37, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Night Black Metallic - 696
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Door Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented lower hinge is intended for installation in the rear right area of the body, where it is responsible for stable door guidance and maintaining its correct position relative to the car body. The OEM construction ensures:

• adequate connection rigidity between the door and the body pillar,
• proper door operation throughout its full opening range,
• reduction of stress in the door panels and lock.

By preserving the original hinge geometry, it is possible to reduce the risk of door sagging, rubbing against the sill or wheel arch, and problems with closing.

Night Black Metallic 696 Color and Visual Matching

The part is finished in Night Black Metallic 696, which allows for visual consistency with a body painted in the same shade. In practice, this means:

• easier matching when replacing the hinge without the need for additional painting of the entire part,
• reduction of tonal differences in the door edge area,
• aesthetic integration with the factory Mercedes paint finish.

For users who care about the appearance of the side body area, this is a beneficial solution, especially for spot repairs after an accident or wear and tear.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Part

Using an original Mercedes door hinge on the rear right side of the body translates into a number of practical benefits:

• factory fit to the door and pillar construction in W169/W245 models,
• maintenance of correct assembly clearances and gaps between the door and the body,
• compatibility with factory mounting points and door panel geometry.

A used OEM part is a solution that allows for cost control of repairs while maintaining performance parameters close to factory specifications, without the need for aftermarket parts with uncertain fit.

Installation Area and Service Application

The lower rear right door hinge is primarily used for:

• repairs after mechanical damage to the door or pillar,
• eliminating problems with door sagging and difficulties with closing,
• restoration of the side body area in intensively used vehicles.

Precise positioning in the rear right zone of the vehicle facilitates service work – the mechanic can use factory adjustment points to restore the correct door alignment with the body.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body 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.

Additional Technical Information and Part Selection

The part belongs to the group of original Mercedes body components, which facilitates identification in service catalogs and selection for a specific W169 or W245 body version. In practice, this means the possibility of:

• precise fitting to the specific door configuration,
• maintaining compliance with factory assembly procedures,
• reducing the time required for adjustment after installation.

When planning a repair, it is worth paying attention to the color match, vehicle placement, and body type to avoid additional bodywork and painting.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting used OEM parts and want to better understand how different components affect vehicle characteristics, the guide article Go-Kart Feeling XXL: Used N18 Turbocharger vs. B48 – What to Choose for a Mini Cooper S?, which discusses practical aspects of selecting and installing used parts, may be helpful.