Mercedes W245 Air Module Steering Wheel Plate Mount Bracket A1644601403

Mercedes W245 Steering Wheel Airbag Bracket A1644601403 is a specialized component from the Steering Wheels and Horn Buttons group, designed for stable mounting of the airbag module within the steering wheel rim. The black leather finish ensures visual consistency with the factory interior, and the OEM-based design guarantees proper integration with the steering system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1644601403-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1644601403
• Substitutable numbers: A1644601403, A 164 460 14 03, A1644601703, A 164 460 17 03
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons

Bracket Purpose and Function

The steering wheel airbag mounting bracket is responsible for precisely seating the airbag module within the steering wheel, maintaining correct geometry, and ensuring a secure connection with the horn mechanism. A correctly chosen element of this type reduces the risk of play, unwanted vibrations, and issues with the horn button operation, which is important for both vehicle safety and user comfort.

Construction, Material, and Color

The bracket's construction is designed to work with leather-wrapped steering wheels, thus maintaining consistency with a vehicle's more sophisticated interior finish. The use of leather upholstery material combined with a black color scheme allows for an aesthetically pleasing integration of the component into the factory dashboard, without the visual effect of adding an "alien" part.

This combination of material and color is particularly beneficial when upgrading the interior to a higher equipment level, where not only functionality but also a cohesive, organized appearance of the entire steering wheel area is important.

Integration with Steering Wheel and Horn System

As a component from the Steering Wheels and Horn Buttons category, the bracket operates in close proximity to the horn mechanism and the airbag module. A correctly selected and installed bracket:

• provides stable support for the steering wheel airbag,
• facilitates maintaining the correct position of the horn controls,
• reduces the risk of improper button operation due to mounting play,
• supports the maintenance of the factory geometry of the entire steering wheel assembly.

This ensures predictable system operation, which is important for both daily use and emergency situations.

Used Product Characteristics

The offered bracket is a used component, allowing for economical repair or restoration of the factory configuration without the need for more expensive solutions. In practice, this means the possibility of fitting a part with parameters close to the original equipment while maintaining a reasonable service budget.

Choosing a component from the secondary market is particularly advantageous in situations where restoring the correct functionality of the steering wheel and airbag system is a priority, while simultaneously maintaining a consistent interior appearance.

Premium Interior and Steering Wheel Area Upgrade

The black leather finish of the bracket fits well with the concept of gradually upgrading the cabin to a standard close to premium versions. Combined with a properly selected steering wheel and other trim elements, a cohesive visual effect can be achieved without the need to replace the entire set with a new one.

If you want to better plan your dashboard upgrade, the selection of used components, and their installation, it is worth consulting the practical tips contained in the article Premium Interior for Half the Price: Used Seats, Steering Wheels, and Multimedia, which discusses compatibility, selection, and installation of secondary market components.

Expanding Work on BMW Steering Wheel Area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the steering wheel area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as rims, button modules, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Steering Wheels and Horn Buttons category.