Mercedes SLK R171 Grab Handle Front Right O/S Thulite Red - 541 A1717600470

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Mercedes SLK R171 Grab Handle Front Right O/S Thulite Red is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The handle in the elegant Thulite Red Metallic color allows you to maintain the stylistic consistency of the body and restore the factory look of the Mercedes SLK R171 roadster after repairs or a collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717600470-THR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717600470
• Substitutable numbers: A1717600470, A 171 760 04 70
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Thulite Red Metallic - 541-2
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes SLK R171

The presented handle has been designed specifically for the Mercedes SLK R171 model, taking into account the geometry of the front body section and the characteristic side line. Its placement on the front right side of the vehicle ensures proper fitment with the door panel and adjacent body components, which facilitates precise installation and reduces the need for additional adjustment work. The original Mercedes origin helps maintain the appropriate stiffness of the mounts, the correct operation of the opening mechanism, and compatibility with the factory design solutions used in the SLK R171.

Thulite Red Metallic color – visual consistency of the body

The handle is finished in the Thulite Red Metallic shade, marked with paint code 541-2, characteristic of selected Mercedes SLK R171 color configurations. The metallic paint coating provides:

• visual consistency with the factory body paint,
• an aesthetic transition between the handle and the door panel,
• an attractive, deeper metallic effect in daylight. Thanks to this, the component works well both for local repairs after damage and for more extensive restoration of the side body section, where maintaining a uniform color scheme is important.

Functional characteristics and installation

As a component from the Door handles group, the handle is responsible for convenient and repeatable opening of the passenger door. The design intended for installation in the front right part of the vehicle allows for:

• maintaining an ergonomic grip when opening the door,
• cooperation with the factory lock mechanism,
• stable mounting in the original body points. The item is used, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This is a good solution for accident repairs when fitment and compliance with factory door geometry are important.

Application in accident repairs and restoration

The front right handle in Thulite Red Metallic is particularly useful for repairs after side collisions or point damage to the passenger door. Choosing an original component from dismantling allows you to reduce the need for additional painting or filling, provided that the vehicle's color scheme is consistent with the paint used. If you want to better plan body repairs using used OEM components, it is worth checking out the practical tips and examples described in the article Bodywork and chassis – accident repairs using dismantled parts, where, among other things, component selection, installation procedures, and the most frequently asked questions regarding the quality of such solutions are discussed.

Expanding the scope of work within handles and grips

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door access zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, interior grips, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.