Description
Upper hinge for left front door Mercedes W176/W246 in Cosmos Black Metallic 191 is an original body part designed for precise installation in the driver’s door area. As part of the gas springs, locks, hinges, and other parts group, it ensures stable door operation, correct geometry, and comfortable, smooth opening and closing.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A2467201137-KB
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A2467201137
- Substitutable numbers: A2467201137, A 246 720 11 37
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Color: Kosmos Black Metallic – 191
- Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts
Vehicle Application and Function
The presented upper hinge is dedicated to the left front door of Mercedes A-Class W176 and B-Class W246 models. Its placement at the top of the door is responsible for maintaining the correct pivot axis, limiting play, and providing stable support for the door leaf throughout its full opening range.
This component is crucial for:
- maintaining proper door alignment with the fender and A-pillar,
- preserving the peripheral seal integrity of the weatherstripping,
- reducing unwanted stress on the bodywork during frequent door use,
- ensuring predictable, repeatable door movement path.
Color and Visual Matching
The hinge is factory finished in Cosmos Black Metallic 191, allowing for an aesthetic match with the bodywork in the same color without the need for additional painting in areas visible after the door is opened. This solution reduces bodywork and painting time and facilitates the maintenance of a consistent, elegant visual line of the vehicle.
Technical Characteristics and Installation
As a component from the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other parts category, the hinge has been designed for high rigidity and resistance to operational loads typical for a driver’s door. The construction is intended for cooperation with factory mounting points in the body and the door, enabling installation without structural modifications.
In practice, this means:
- maintaining the factory door suspension geometry after proper adjustment,
- allowing for precise setting of gaps and contact lines with adjacent panels,
- compatibility with original screws and mounting elements specified by the manufacturer.
Condition, Origin, and Purchase Value
The offered hinge is a used part, sourced from a dismantled Mercedes vehicle. This type of component, while maintaining appropriate quality, represents a rational cost-effective choice compared to new parts, especially for accident repairs or correcting operational wear of the door.
If you want to better understand the specifics of the used parts market, differences in durability, and real economic benefits, it is worth reading the article Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know, which clearly explains the most important information on this topic.
Expanding Repair Scope and Related Components
Replacing the upper hinge often necessitates checking other components responsible for door operation, such as lower hinges, locks, door checks, or mounting elements. A consistent approach to the entire system translates into stable door operation, reduced wear on seals, and less noise while driving.
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as locks, lower hinges, or tailgate gas springs, check the available parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other Mercedes parts category.
Summary
The upper hinge for the left front door of the Mercedes W176/W246 in Cosmos Black Metallic 191 is a functional, original body component that allows for restoring proper door operation and its aesthetic integration with the bodywork. Choosing a used part of this class is a sensible compromise between repair costs and maintaining factory mounting and visual parameters.
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