Mercedes W251 front right seat belt buckle is an original part from the seat belts and parts category, designed for installation on the front right passenger or driver's side, on the outer position. It is a functional component of the passive safety system, ensuring correct belt fastening and cooperation with the pretensioner system.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A2518603269
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A2518603269
- Substitutable numbers: A2518603269, A 251 860 32 69
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Purpose and Vehicle Placement
The presented Mercedes W251 seat belt buckle has been designed to function on the front right seat in the vehicle. Its placement on the center console or near the seat allows for secure belt fastening and proper interaction with the factory safety system.
Thanks to precise fitting to the seat and body structure, this component ensures:
- correct belt geometry relative to the user's chest and hips,
- compatibility with the factory pretensioner and safety control system,
- secure attachment to the seat structure, without play or unwanted movement.
Technical and Functional Characteristics
The component combines the function of a buckle and a seat belt pretensioner. In practice, this means:
- the buckle mechanism is responsible for securely fastening the belt tongue and signaling the fastened status to the vehicle's electronics,
- the pretensioner section cooperates with the safety system, enabling dynamic belt tightening in a collision situation,
- connectors and mounting points are prepared for integration with the wiring and structure specific to the W251 platform.
This type of solution allows for maintaining the factory operating parameters of the safety system, without the need for adaptation or structural modifications.
Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Part
Choosing an original seat belt buckle pretensioner for the Mercedes W251 offers a number of practical advantages:
- compliance with factory safety standards – a component designed for a specific vehicle platform,
- precise fit with the seat and body – no issues with installation or adjusting the buckle's position relative to the user,
- proper cooperation with vehicle electronics – correct handling of the seat belt fastened signal and integration with safety systems,
- maintenance of original interior configuration – no interference with the seat structure or wiring.
The product comes from the used Mercedes parts segment, allowing for a reasonable purchase cost while maintaining the manufacturer's original technical specifications.
Condition, Application, and Installation
The offered seat belt buckle pretensioner is a used part intended for replacing a damaged or malfunctioning component in the vehicle. It is suitable for both post-accident repairs and safety system servicing when restoring the full functionality of the factory system is required.
Before installation, it is recommended to:
- verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version,
- have it installed by a qualified service center experienced with safety systems,
- check the correct operation of the buckle mechanism and its communication with the vehicle's wiring after installation.
Other Seat Belts and Parts for Mercedes
If you are also looking for other seat belts and parts for Mercedes, check out our dedicated category: Mercedes seat belts and parts. This will help you easily select compatible safety system components for your model.
Safety and Tuning/Upgrades
When making any vehicle modifications, including performance enhancements, maintaining the full functionality of the safety system is crucial. It is advisable to combine the replacement of components like the seat belt buckle pretensioner with planned upgrades. You can find more practical tips in the guide: How to Increase Engine Power: A Practical Guide to Engine Tuning with Used Parts, which discusses how to responsibly approach vehicle changes while maintaining an appropriate level of safety.
