Mercedes W169 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Horizon Blue 391 A1698800228

Mercedes W169 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Horizon Blue 391 is an original body component from the Hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts category, designed for the front right side of the hood in Mercedes W169 class models. Finished in Horizon Blue Metallic, it ensures visual consistency of the bodywork and maintains the factory geometry for hood opening and support.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800228-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800228
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800228, A 169 880 02 28
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hood hinge is a structural component responsible for the stable guidance and safe opening of the hood on the front right side of the vehicle. A correctly selected and functional hinge reduces stress on the body panels, minimizes the risk of hood misalignment, and ensures repeatable closing without the need for excessive force.

Thanks to the precise geometry of the mounting points, the hinge works with the factory mounting points of the W169 body, which facilitates the adjustment of gaps between the hood and the fenders, as well as the correct alignment of the hood edges relative to the headlights and bumper.

Horizon Blue Metallic color – visual matching

The hinge is finished in Horizon Blue Metallic – 391, which is significant not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical purposes during post-accident repairs and localized bodywork corrections. Using a component in the same shade reduces the scope of potential paint work in the engine bay and cowl area.

For users who care about a consistent look of the engine bay and maintaining the original character of the vehicle, color matching the hinge to the rest of the body is a significant advantage, especially in the case of repairs performed to a standard close to the factory original.

Mounting characteristics and application

The hood hinge is designed for installation on the front right side, using the factory mounting points on the body and hood. The design of the component is adapted to the loads resulting from the weight of the hood and the frequency of its opening during daily use, inspections, and servicing.

The appropriate shaping of the hinge arms and pivot points allows for smooth lifting of the hood and stable maintenance of its position during service work. Proper fitment with other components of the hood opening system reduces the risk of edges rubbing against adjacent body elements.

Why choose an original used component

An original hood hinge from a Mercedes vehicle ensures the preservation of factory strength and geometric parameters, which is particularly important in the front body zone. A used component of this class allows for an economical repair while maintaining high-quality fitment to the vehicle's structure.

For many users, reducing the environmental footprint is also important – reusing functional body parts aligns with an eco-friendly approach while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio. In the case of hood hinges, this is of additional importance, as these are parts with strictly defined geometry that replacements do not always replicate with the same accuracy.

Expanding repairs within the hood and body area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, hood locks, or brackets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts category.

When selecting used body and suspension components, it is worth paying attention to their origin, operational condition, and compatibility with the specific model version. Practical tips regarding the selection of used components and structural differences between factory solutions can be found in the article "Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?", which helps to better understand the specifics of how vehicle subassemblies work.