Mercedes W169 Cover Door Rear Right O/S Trim Plate A1696903487

Mercedes W169 Cover Door Rear Right O/S Trim Plate is an original body component designed for the rear right section of the vehicle, providing an aesthetic and technical finish to the fender line. This used, factory-original cover is the right choice for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or precise body restoration in W169 series models. By maintaining OEM geometry, it guarantees proper fitment with adjacent body panels and stable mounting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903487
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903487
• Substitutable numbers: A 169 690 34 87, A1696903487
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and function of the component

The rear right fender triangular cover in the Mercedes W169 is responsible for the precise finishing of the side body section in the rear fender area. This component:

• masks structural edges and mounting points in the rear body area,
• stabilizes the transition line between the fender and adjacent panels,
• limits the ingress of dirt and moisture around critical sheet metal joints.

Thanks to its correct profile, the cover supports the maintenance of the factory body geometry, which is important for both appearance and the proper installation of adjacent components.

Construction and body fitment

The cover has been designed specifically for the W169 platform, taking into account the characteristic side line of this model. This means that:

• angles and embossments are adapted to the factory shape of the rear fender on the right side,
• mounting points correspond to the original holes and clips in the bodywork,
• after installation, an even gap is achieved relative to adjacent panels, without the need for additional modifications.

Such fitment translates into a visually consistent appearance of the side body section and facilitates body and paint work, especially when precisely setting gaps and edges.

Installation characteristics

The placement on the vehicle, specified as the rear right side, clearly indicates the mounting position, which minimizes the risk of error when selecting the component. In practice, this means that the cover is intended for:

• accident repairs within the area of the right rear fender,
• replacing damaged or corroded covers in this area,
• restoring the factory look of the side body section after bodywork interventions.

The original origin from the Mercedes brand promotes compliance with factory assembly tolerances, which is essential when working with bodywork where fitment precision counts.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using a triangular fender cover dedicated to the W169 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory body line in the rear right part of the vehicle,
• easier setting of gaps and edges during body and paint work,
• reducing the risk of mismatch, typical of aftermarket parts with universal geometry,
• visual consistency with other body elements of the Mercedes W169.

For workshops and users who care about the technical correctness of the repair, this is a solution that allows maintaining the factory character of the body without compromises in terms of fitment.

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