Mercedes W176 W246 Door Hinge Top Upper Hinge Front Left N/S Calcite White - 650

Mercedes W176 W246 Front Upper Left Door Hinge Calcite White - 650 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation in the front left area of Mercedes compact class vehicles. The hinge in Calcite White - 650 color allows for paint consistency and correct door geometry after accident or operational repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467201137-CW
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2467201137
• Substitutable numbers: A2467201137, A 246 720 11 37, A046572, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Door Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented upper left hinge is responsible for stable guidance of the front door and maintaining its correct pivot axis relative to the body pillar. Its placement in the front – left side area ensures proper load transfer resulting from frequent door opening and closing, as well as from body movement during driving.

A properly selected hinge limits unwanted play, prevents door sagging, and facilitates closing without excessive force. This directly impacts user comfort, seal integrity, and correct door alignment with the fender and sill.

Compatibility with W176 and W246 Bodies

The part has been designed with the body structure of the W176 and W246 series in mind, meaning it maintains factory mounting geometry and the correct hinge profile. This allows for:

• maintaining the correct door line relative to the fender and hood,
• proper operation of opening and closing limiters,
• easier door position adjustment during installation.

Original origin from the Mercedes brand promotes high dimensional repeatability and compatibility with factory mounting points in the body and door structure.

Calcite White - 650 Color and Paint Aspect

The hinge is prepared in the Calcite White - 650 shade, which allows for a reduced scope of painting work for vehicles with the same color code. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for full part painting, shortening repair time and facilitating visual consistency in the door area.

Selecting a hinge in the correct color is particularly important for local repairs where minimal interference with the original paint coating and reduced risk of shade differences between body parts are crucial.

Characteristics of the Used Part

As a part from the aftermarket, the hinge comes from disassembly and is intended for further use after proper installation and potential adjustment. This type of solution is often chosen for economical repairs where maintaining the original construction while optimizing costs is important.

During installation, it is recommended to check for play, test door operation through its full opening range, and verify gaps with adjacent body elements. A correctly adjusted hinge ensures stable door operation and even load distribution on the body structure.

Mercedes Doors and Door Panels – Expansion and Repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

Technical Support and Mercedes Operation Knowledge

When working on the vehicle's body and accessories, it is advisable to consider the overall technical condition of the car, including the condition of mechanical systems and the engine. For users of this brand's models, a guide on operation and selection of spare parts may be helpful – find more information in the article Reliability Under the Star – How to Care for Engine Accessories in Popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class Models?.