Mercedes W176 W246 Door Hinge Front Left N/S Top Upper South Seas Blue - 162

Mercedes W176 W246 Front Left Upper Door Hinge South Seas Blue - 162 is an original part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation in the front left part of the body. The hinge in the factory color South Seas Blue Metallic - 162 allows for a technically correct door repair without the need for additional painting of the entire component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467201137-SSB1
• 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: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment

The presented hinge is dedicated to Mercedes W176 and W246 models and operates in the front left door area. Its placement on the vehicle in the upper part of the door suspension ensures stable wing guidance, correct geometry, and proper closing. By maintaining the factory mounting geometry, the hinge works with the pillar and door frame structure, which facilitates gap adjustment and reduces the risk of body stress.

Color and Paint Layer

The component is finished in the original shade of South Seas Blue Metallic - 162, which is significant both aesthetically and practically. In case of post-accident repairs or replacement of a damaged hinge on a vehicle with the same paint code, the scope of painting work can be limited to potential touch-ups, without the need for full repainting of the component. The metallic paint coating is compatible with Mercedes' factory paint system, making visual matching in the door and pillar area easier.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The hinge operates on the opening axis of the front left door, responsible for:

• maintaining the correct position of the door wing relative to the body,
• stable guidance during opening and closing,
• reducing play and unwanted vibrations in the mounting area,
• proper sealing and maintaining acoustic and water tightness.

As a part of the Doors and Door Panels group, the hinge works with the door frame structure, lock, and opening limiters, contributing to the comfort of use and durability of the entire door assembly.

Condition and Application in Repairs

The product is used, making it a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, door geometry corrections, or replacement of a worn hinge on an older vehicle. Its original Mercedes origin promotes the retention of factory operating parameters, and the use of such a component helps reduce the risk of problems with closing, door sagging, or excessive stress on other mounting points.

In practice, this type of hinge is used, among other things, for:

• repairs after side collisions in the door area,
• adjusting sagging doors after years of use,
• restoring correct body lines after replacing door skins.

Support for Selection and Repair Extension

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

When planning more extensive bodywork and painting in the body area, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting used body parts – you can find them in the article Body and Chassis – Post-Accident Repairs Using Dismantled Parts, which discusses repair procedures and best practices when working with OEM parts.