Mercedes C207 Seat Belt Feeder Rod Front Right O/S Handover Arm Trim A2078600457

The Mercedes C207 Front Right Seat Belt Feeder is an original safety system component designed for installation on the right front side of the body in Mercedes E-Class Coupé/Cabrio models of the C207 series. The feeder is responsible for efficiently delivering the seat belt to the driver or passenger, improving the ergonomics of seat belt use and the comfort of daily vehicle operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2078600457
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2078600457
• Substitutable numbers: A2078600457, A 207 860 04 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and Function of the Seat Belt Feeder

The presented front right seat belt feeder is a component from the Seat Belts and Parts group, working in conjunction with the factory seat belt mechanism in the C207 body. Its task is to automatically present the belt webbing within the user's reach after they have taken their seat, significantly facilitating seat belt fastening in cars with longer doors, typical of coupé and cabrio versions.

The vehicle location specified as front – right side indicates that the component is dedicated to a specific mounting position, ensuring proper interaction with the upholstery, door panel, and factory mounting points in the body.

Compatibility and Advantages of Using OEM Parts

The feeder has been designed by Mercedes as part of the passive safety system, ensuring full compatibility with the factory body structure of the C207. Using an original part from the same model group allows for:

• maintaining factory fit to the pillar, upholstery, and seat belt guides,
• preserving predictable operation of the belt feeding mechanism in various seat positions,
• minimizing the risk of installation issues typical of aftermarket parts with different shapes or geometries,
• maintaining the consistency of the safety system with other OEM components in the vehicle.

This ensures a streamlined installation process and that the finished system retains parameters close to the vehicle manufacturer's original specifications.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered seat belt feeder is a dismantled part, meaning it is a used OEM component. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, replacements after mechanical damage, or for restoring full interior functionality after a seat belt feeder mechanism failure.

For safety components, it is particularly important to use parts that are structurally consistent with the original design. A used feeder from the original Mercedes production line allows for maintaining:

• structural consistency with other body components,
• correct working geometry of the feeder arm relative to the seat and pillar,
• appropriate operational smoothness of the mechanism in daily use.

Application in Body and Interior Repairs

The front right seat belt feeder in the Mercedes C207 is often replaced after side collisions, door or pillar damage, as well as during upholstery repairs when the old component has suffered mechanical damage. Replacing it with a functional dismantled part allows for restoring:

• full seat belt feeding functionality after opening the door and taking a seat,
• comfort of seat belt operation in daily use,
• an aesthetically pleasing interior appearance, without missing or damaged mechanism components.

If you are planning a more extensive body or interior repair after a collision, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting dismantled parts – you can find them in the article Body and Chassis – Post-Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts, which discusses procedures, examples, and frequently asked questions related to such repairs.

Selecting Other Parts from the Seat Belt Category

For a comprehensive repair of the safety system in a Mercedes C207, you may also need other components from the Seat Belts and Parts category dedicated to this brand. To facilitate the selection of compatible parts, use our offer, where we have gathered Mercedes Seat Belts and Parts suitable for various models and body versions.

If you are interested in a broader perspective on vehicle operation and planning future repairs, the guide TOP 10 Most Frequently Replaced Parts in Your Car may also be helpful, offering practical advice on how to manage service and maintenance costs wisely.