Mercedes W221 Door Keyless Handle Bracket Base Plate Rear Right O/S A2217600834

Mercedes W221 Door Keyless Handle Bracket Base Plate Rear Right O/S is a component from the Locks and latches group, designed for installation in the rear right section of the vehicle body. Designed as a factory base for the keyless entry handle system, it ensures proper seating of the door opening mechanism and a stable connection with the door panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217600834
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217600834
• Substitutable numbers: A2217600834, A 221 760 08 34
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the Mercedes W221 body

The presented base plate is dedicated to the rear right side of the Mercedes S-Class W221 generation body. It is responsible for the stable mounting of the handle with the keyless entry function, which has a direct impact on the correct operation of the door opening mechanism and its interaction with the locking system.

This element provides structural support for the handle, transferring mechanical loads from the hand movement to the door structure. A properly selected base reduces the risk of play, improper fitment, and excessive wear of the cooperating components from the locks and latches group.

Construction and mounting fitment

The base plate has been designed for the specific geometry of the rear right door, which facilitates installation and ensures proper guidance of the keyless handle. The shape and mounting points are adapted to the factory holes in the door panel, allowing the element to form a cohesive whole with the door structure after installation.

Precise fitment to the rear right body section allows for maintaining the body lines and correct gaps between the handle and the panel. This is important both for ergonomics and for protecting the mechanism against dirt and moisture.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered base plate comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the functionality intended by the manufacturer. This type of component is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs or when replacing a damaged handle base, where maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with the existing lock mechanism is essential.

Using an original base in the Locks and latches group allows for reducing the risk of installation problems, typical of universal aftermarket replacements, and facilitates future servicing.

Benefits of using a dedicated base plate

• Stable mounting of the keyless handle in the rear right part of the body.
• Factory fitment to the Mercedes W221 door structure.
• Reduction of play and improvement of the opening mechanism operation.
• Better protection of lock components against mechanical overloads.
• Support for maintaining proper fitment of the panel and handle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door lock area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as cylinders, latches, or locking mechanisms, check the available parts in the Mercedes Locks and latches category.

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