Door Card Clip Mercedes W169 W245 Cover Trim Front Left Right N/O/S A1697270014

Door Card Clip Mercedes W169 W245 Cover Trim Front Left Right is an original component from the Door upholstery group, designed for the stable mounting of the upholstery panel in the front doors. Thanks to its factory-specified geometry, it provides secure support for the door card, reduces unwanted play, and helps maintain the correct interior trim alignment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697270014
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697270014
• Substitutable numbers: A1697270014, A 169 727 00 14
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented mount is dedicated to Mercedes models from the W169 and W245 series and operates in the front door area. The design of the component allows for use on both the left and right sides, which facilitates selection during upholstery service and reduces the number of different components needed for repairs.

Placement in the front door zone ensures that the component is responsible for proper door card support, vibration reduction, and maintaining the correct fitment of the upholstery against the door sheet metal and other trim components.

Construction and function of the door card mount

The door card mount in this model has been designed as a precise connector between the door structure and the upholstery panel. It is responsible for:

• stable seating of the door card in the front doors,
• reducing squeaks and play resulting from bodywork movement,
• maintaining the correct geometry and contact line of the upholstery with seals and trim strips,
• facilitating the removal and reinstallation of the panel during service work.

By maintaining the original design, the mount works with factory mounting points, which promotes assembly repeatability and allows for avoiding non-factory modifications.

Benefits of using an original mount

Using an original door card mount in a Mercedes W169 or W245 allows for restoring the correct upholstery fitment after disassembly or body and paint repairs. An element of this type helps eliminate typical signs of wear, such as:

• a loosely held door card in the front doors,
• rattles and knocks when driving over uneven surfaces,
• unsightly gaps between the upholstery and the door structure.

A properly selected mount is particularly important for vehicles used daily, where acoustic comfort and the stability of interior elements have a direct impact on the perceived ride quality.

Condition and service application

The offered element comes from the Door upholstery group and is intended for service applications in Mercedes vehicles. It works well both for local repair of a single door card and for broader work related to interior renovation, upholstery replacement, or the installation of additional equipment requiring the removal of door panels.

The selection of the correct mount should always be linked to verifying compatibility by part number or vehicle data to ensure full compatibility with the specific body version and equipment.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as mounts, clips, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the Mercedes door upholstery category.

For further knowledge on selecting original components by part number or vehicle data, as well as the specifics of engines from other brands, the following article may be helpful: Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it with original Audi parts.