Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right Door O/S Bottom Hinge South Seas Blue - 162

Mercedes W176 W246 Front Right Door O/S Bottom Hinge South Seas Blue - 162 is an original component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for precise installation in the front right section of the vehicle body. The hinge ensures stable door operation, correct geometry, and visual consistency with the body paint in the South Seas Blue Metallic - 162 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467200437-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2467200437
• Substitutable numbers: A2467200437, A 246 720 04 37, A046572
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented bottom hinge is dedicated to installation in the front right door of W176 and W246 series vehicles, where it is responsible for supporting the door load and maintaining its correct position relative to the body. The hinge construction is designed to ensure smooth opening and closing of the door, reduce unwanted play, and support proper seal adhesion.

Its placement in the lower part of the door helps stabilize the entire door panel, which is important for both user comfort and maintaining tightness and proper closing. Using an original component from this group allows for maintaining factory door performance parameters without the need for modifying mounts or interfering with the pillar structure.

Color and paint matching

An important feature of this hinge is its factory finish in South Seas Blue Metallic - 162, which facilitates visual consistency with the bodywork in the same shade. Thanks to this, the component does not require additional painting when installed in a vehicle of the same color, which shortens repair time and reduces the costs of additional finishing work.

The metallic paint coating is matched to the standards used by the manufacturer, which promotes an aesthetic connection with the door and fender and minimizes shade differences visible when the door is open. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and visual surface continuity are important.

Technical characteristics and installation

The hinge belongs to the group of body structural elements that carry dynamic loads resulting from frequent opening and closing of the door, as well as body movement while driving. Proper fitment to the front right side of the vehicle allows for installation in existing mounting points, without the need for hole modifications or the use of additional adapters.

The component is intended for use with factory doors and the body pillar, which helps maintain proper gaps, correct closing, and appropriate positioning of the lock and seals. The used nature of the part means that the hinge comes from dismantling, which in practice allows for economical repair while maintaining the original design specification.

Application in the door and door panel system

As an element from the Doors and door panels category, the hinge works with the door skin, internal reinforcements, and the lock, creating a complete system responsible for safety and comfort. A correctly selected hinge reduces the risk of door sagging, difficult closing, or excessive stress in the mounting zone.

Replacing a worn or damaged hinge with an original component of this type is recommended especially when problems with door geometry, visible sagging, uneven gaps, or the need for stronger pressure when closing occur. Using the correct component helps restore the factory performance parameters of the entire door system.

Condition and benefits of using an original component

The part is offered as used, which allows for cost-effective restoration of the door system while maintaining the original construction. Choosing this solution is particularly attractive for repairs where compliance with factory mounting points and fitment to a specific body version are important.

Using an original hinge in the correct body color limits the scope of additional body and paint work, while simultaneously supporting the maintenance of proper door geometry, which translates into user comfort and the correct operation of the lock and seals.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or complete doors, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

To better plan service work on the vehicle and understand the relationships between individual systems, it is worth referring to practical technical materials, such as the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which helps in the informed selection of parts by OEM numbers and in component diagnostics.