Mercedes W245 Rear Trunk Hinge Right O/S Tailgate Polar Silver 761 A1697400637

Mercedes W245 Rear Trunk Hinge Right O/S Tailgate Polar Silver 761 is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear parts group, designed for the right side of the vehicle's rear section. The hinge ensures stable operation of the tailgate, correct movement geometry, and secure closing, while maintaining the factory character of the body in Polar Silver Metallic color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697401037-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697401037
• Substitutable numbers: A1697401037, A 169 740 10 37, A1697400637, A 169 740 06 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear, right side of the trunk lid in Mercedes W245 class models. It is responsible for precise guidance of the tailgate during opening and closing, maintaining it in the correct position, and evenly distributing loads on the body structure.

By maintaining the factory mounting geometry, the component allows for the restoration of the original tailgate operating parameters after a collision, corrosion, or operational wear of the previous hinge.

Color and body matching

The hinge is factory-finished in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade, which facilitates matching the body in the same color without the need for immediate painting. In the case of post-accident repairs, this allows for shortening the vehicle's downtime and limiting the scope of paintwork.

The metallic finish complies with the manufacturer's standard, which promotes visual consistency of the entire rear part of the vehicle and aesthetic closure of the body lines.

Technical characteristics and installation

The trunk hinge has been designed as a structural element that works in conjunction with the actuators and the tailgate lock. The appropriate stiffness and kinematics of the hinge affect:

• smooth opening and closing of the tailgate without jamming,
• proper fit of the tailgate to the seals,
• maintaining gaps and body lines within the range specified by the manufacturer.

The component comes from disassembly, which means it is an original part, previously used, retaining factory mounting points and compatibility with the vehicle's structure. This facilitates installation and limits the need for additional modifications.

Application in body repairs

Hinge replacement is recommended in case of deformations after a collision, problems with closing the tailgate, uneven gaps, or excessive play in the mechanism. Using an original component from the same model series allows for restoring:

• proper operation of the trunk lid,
• functionality of the lock and seals,
• stiffness of the rear body section in the tailgate mounting area.

For body shops and independent service centers, this is a practical solution enabling an economical, yet technically correct repair of the vehicle's rear section.

Expanding the scope of repairs – Mercedes Tailgates and rear parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as complete tailgates, hinges for the opposite side, or additional mounts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgates and rear parts category.

Additional technical support

In the case of more advanced work on electronics and control modules, it is worth expanding your knowledge on good practices for using parts from disassembly. Useful information can be found in the article Driving pleasure for years – how to take care of iDrive systems and electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series models, which discusses the approach to regeneration and selection of used electronic components – the same quality and verification principles can be successfully applied when working with body and equipment elements in other brands as well.