Dashboard Panel Speaker Mercedes CLA C118 W177 W247 Audio Unit A2478202801

The Dashboard Panel Speaker Mercedes CLA C118 W177 W247 Audio Unit is an original dashboard speaker component designed for select Mercedes CLA C118, W177, and W247 models. As part of the Speakers category, it ensures consistent sound with the factory audio system and maintains full integration with the vehicle's electronics. This is a solution for users who want to restore proper audio functionality without altering the installation or interior styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2478202801
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2478202801
• Substitutable numbers: A2478202801, A 247 820 28 01
• Category: Speakers

Vehicle Purpose and Function

The dashboard panel speaker is responsible for reproducing the mid-range frequencies and soundstage details in the Mercedes factory audio system. Its placement at the top of the dashboard allows for precise sound projection towards the driver and passenger, improving the clarity of announcements and the comfort of listening to music.

This component is structurally designed to fit the dashboards of CLA C118, W177, and W247 models, ensuring that the factory panel geometry is maintained after installation. The speaker works seamlessly with the original wiring harness and audio control unit.

Construction and Audio System Integration

The Dashboard Panel Speaker Mercedes CLA C118 W177 W247 Audio Unit is designed as an OEM part, meaning it offers full compatibility with factory amplifiers, sound processors, and wiring. The construction of the basket, cone, and connector is tailored to the manufacturer's specifications, minimizing the risk of interference, crackling, or volume discrepancies compared to other speakers in the car.

Factory mounting points allow for installation in the original locations without the need for modifications, drilling, or adapters. This preserves the panel's seal and stability, and the speaker operates within the acoustic conditions intended by the manufacturer.

Benefits of Using an Original Speaker

• Sound Consistency – Matches the characteristics of the Mercedes factory audio system, avoiding an "alien" sound effect.
• Full integration with vehicle electronics – Works with the original audio unit and any surround sound systems.
• Precise mechanical fit – Installs in the designated dashboard location without interior modifications.
• Stable operation in automotive conditions – Construction is prepared for varying temperatures and vibrations within the cabin.

As a component from the Speakers category, this dashboard panel speaker allows you to restore proper audio functionality after a malfunction or replacement of a damaged module, without the need to invest in extensive aftermarket systems.

Condition, Installation, and Service Application

The offered speaker is a used part, removed from a vehicle, and intended for reinstallation in vehicles where the original component has been damaged or the sound quality in the central dashboard area has deteriorated. This type of component is particularly useful for audio system servicing when maintaining the original equipment configuration is desired.

Installation by someone experienced with disassembling Mercedes dashboard panels is recommended to minimize the risk of looseness, plastic creaks, or upholstery damage. A correctly installed speaker restores the factory performance parameters of the audio system in the cockpit area.

Expanding the Mercedes Audio System

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the audio zone in your Mercedes and require other components from the same category, such as door speakers, rear speakers, or additional panel modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Speakers category.