Mercedes W245 Door Seal Rear Right O/S Gasket Rubber Strip A1697371430

Mercedes W245 Rear Right Door Seal Rubber is a precisely fitted component from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for the rear right door leaf. A properly selected seal ensures tightness, reduces noise, and improves acoustic and thermal comfort inside the vehicle, which is important for both daily use and longer journeys.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697371430
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697371430
• Substitutable numbers: A1697371430, A 169 737 14 30
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented seal is designed for installation on the rear right door of Mercedes W245 models. Its placement on the vehicle is factory-defined, ensuring the component sits correctly along the door edge, integrating with the body line and factory mounting points.

This precise fit translates to:

• stable adhesion to the door frame and body,
• reduction of air drafts at higher speeds,
• better protection against moisture ingress into the interior.

Material Characteristics and Sealing Function

The seal is made from flexible rubber, selected for its resistance to typical operational loads in passenger cars. The material structure is designed to maintain elasticity through repeated door opening and closing, while ensuring adequate pressure against the mating surface.

Key benefits of using this component include:

• noise reduction originating from outside the vehicle,
• prevention of water and dirt ingress into the sill area and interior,
• stable maintenance of the door seal, promoting correct closing geometry.

Category: Mercedes Doors and Door Panels

This item belongs to the Doors and Door Panels category, meaning it has been developed to work with the vehicle's door structure, not as a universal seal. This allows it to better integrate with the body line, harmonize with factory hinges and latches, and support proper door alignment within the frame. If you are looking for other door-related products for this brand, check out the available Mercedes Doors and Door Panels to find a complete solution for your car.

Condition and Service Application

The seal is offered as a used part, allowing for an economical replacement of a worn or damaged door rubber while maintaining compliance with factory specifications. This is a practical solution for situations where the existing seal has lost its elasticity, is cracked, or no longer provides adequate sealing.

Replacing this component is particularly recommended when:

• increased cabin noise is noticeable at higher speeds,
• there are signs of moisture around the sills or the lower part of the door trim,
• there are issues with the proper closing of the rear right door.

Practical Installation and Operational Tips

During installation, it is important to thoroughly clean the mating surface of old rubber residue, dirt, and corrosion. A correctly fitted seal should form an even line around the entire door perimeter, without twists or excessive tension. After installation, it is recommended to check the door closing action and visually inspect the seal's adhesion along its entire length.

If you are also interested in selecting and refurbishing body parts and accessories, a guide on alloy wheels might be helpful – you can find it in the article Used Wheels Like New: A Guide to Buying and Refurbishing Alloy Wheels, which shows how to approach purchasing second-hand components consciously.