Mercedes R171 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Fire Opal Red 590 A1718800228

Mercedes R171 Hood Hinge Front Right in the color Feueropal Fire Opal Red is an original body part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, designed for precise guidance and support of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory geometry and fit to the Mercedes construction, it ensures stable hood operation and proper alignment with the front of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1718800228-FUP
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1718800228
• Substitutable numbers: A1718800228, A 171 880 02 28
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Feueropal Fire Opal Red - 590
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The presented hinge operates in the front section of the vehicle, on the right side, responsible for supporting and guiding the hood during opening and closing. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as front – right side, allows for unambiguous identification of the part when planning repairs or replacements within the engine bay.

This precise location specification is particularly important for bodywork and mechanical work, where maintaining the correct hinge geometry, uniform gaps, and proper hood fit to the fenders and front crossmember are crucial.

Color and Paint Matching

The hinge is factory painted in the shade Feueropal Fire Opal Red – 590, which facilitates matching it to a Mercedes body in the same color. For many accident repairs, this means the possibility of limiting or simplifying paintwork, especially when the hood and surrounding parts are in the same tone.

In the case of front-end renovation or reconstruction, maintaining color consistency of the hinge with the rest of the bodywork contributes to the aesthetics of the engine bay and the visual coherence of the entire front section.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

As a part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, this hinge is responsible for:

• stable hood guidance during opening and closing,
• maintaining the correct hood position relative to the fenders and headlights,
• transferring loads resulting from actuator operation and hood weight,
• cooperating with other mounting elements in the front of the vehicle.

The original design ensures compatibility with factory mounting points on the vehicle body and the hood itself, which simplifies installation and allows for maintaining the parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Condition and Application in Repairs

The offered hinge is in used condition, making it a practical solution for economical repairs, reconstructions, and projects related to keeping older Mercedes generations on the road. In many cases, using an original used part allows for maintaining factory-quality fit and hood operation while simultaneously reducing costs.

This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs where the right hood hinge needs replacement without affecting the left hinge or the entire hood, as well as for gradual front-end rebuilding of the vehicle.

Application in Youngtimer Restoration

This type of hinge is also used in restoration and modernization projects for cars from years that are increasingly considered youngtimers. The correct selection of original used body components allows for preserving the vehicle's character while restoring full hood functionality and everyday driving comfort. If you want to better plan such work and learn practical modernization scenarios, check out the article Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Rejuvenate Cars from 1998-2012.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine hood area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, latches, or hood supports, check the available parts in the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts Mercedes category.

For drivers who want to plan service work and replacement of consumables more broadly, the guide Top 10 Most Frequently Replaced Parts in Your Car may also be helpful, containing practical tips for optimal vehicle maintenance without unnecessary costs.