Mercedes W169 Front Seat Belt Seatbelt Pretensioner Left N/S A1698604185

Mercedes W169 Front Left Seatbelt Pretensioner is an original safety system component designed for installation in the front left passenger or driver's seat of W169 series models. This used OEM part ensures proper compatibility with the factory seatbelt and the vehicle's passive safety systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698604185
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698604185
• Substitutable numbers: A1698604185, A 169 860 41 85
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Application and Function in the Safety System

The Front Left Seatbelt Pretensioner in the Mercedes W169 is responsible for rapidly tightening the seatbelt around the occupant during a collision or sudden braking. A correctly functioning unit:

• stabilizes the occupant's position during a critical road event,
• limits uncontrolled body movement relative to the seat and steering wheel,
• works in conjunction with airbags, helping to achieve the manufacturer's designed effectiveness of the SRS system.

The designation of front, left side allows for precise selection of the part for a specific mounting location, which is crucial for maintaining correct seatbelt geometry.

Construction and Fit for Mercedes W169

The seatbelt pretensioner offered here is a component from the Seatbelts and Parts category, specifically designed for the seat architecture and center tunnel of the Mercedes A-Class W169 generation. This means:

• factory mounting points that are compatible with the original body structure,
• appropriate length and geometry tailored for routing the seatbelt along the pillar and seat,
• compatibility with the electrical system of the passive safety system in this model.

This ensures that installation is similar to factory standards, without the need for structural modifications or adapter brackets.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered seatbelt pretensioner is a used part, sourced from a dismantled Mercedes vehicle. Choosing an original, second-hand component is a solution that allows you to:

• maintain compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's factory specifications,
• preserve the consistent operation of the safety system in relation to other SRS components,
• optimize repair costs while utilizing OEM parts.

Prior to installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the part number and the specific vehicle configuration, and to have the installation performed by a workshop experienced with passive safety systems.

Why Choose an Original Seatbelt Pretensioner

For components like seatbelt pretensioners, maintaining the parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer is paramount. By choosing an original front left seatbelt pretensioner for the Mercedes W169, you gain:

• guaranteed fit for the seat and body structure,
• consistent operation with the factory airbag control unit,
• preservation of the designed activation characteristics in an emergency situation.

This is particularly important after accident repairs, where replacing safety system components with parts that match the original specifications is necessary.

If you are looking for other Mercedes Seatbelts and Parts for your car, check out our dedicated offer in the Mercedes Seatbelts and Parts category, where you will find a wide selection of compatible OEM components.

Want to better understand the differences in construction and characteristics of sports models and the impact of components on a car's handling? Read the article on our blog Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?, where we discuss, among other things, the importance of correctly selected parts in high-performance vehicles.

For more extensive accident repairs, including body and interior components, the guide Bodywork and Chassis – Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts, which describes best practices for selecting used OEM components, may also be helpful.