Backrest Mount Mercedes CLA W176 C117 Rear Seat Left N/S Hook Clip A1769200000

Backrest Mount Mercedes CLA W176 C117 Rear Seat Left N/S Hook Clip is a precision fastening component from the Seats and benches category, designed for the rear left section of the vehicle's interior. It is responsible for the stable mounting of the seat, which ensures the safe use of the rear bench and the correct fitment of the upholstery and seat structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1769200000
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1769200000
• Substitutable numbers: A1769200000, A 176 920 00 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function of the rear seat hook

The described clip has been designed specifically for the rear left seat section in Mercedes models from the CLA W176/C117 family. Its task is to securely connect the seat structure to the body, ensuring that the rear bench remains stable during driving, folding and unfolding of the backrests, and during daily use.

A properly selected hook reduces unwanted play, squeaking, and seat movement, which is important both for passenger comfort and for the correct operation of safety systems associated with the rear bench. The dedicated placement in the rear – left zone facilitates the identification of the correct mounting point and minimizes the risk of error when selecting the part.

Construction, fitment, and installation

The rear seat mounting clip has been manufactured as a component structurally compatible with the factory solutions used by the manufacturer. Thanks to this, it maintains the correct geometry, which enables proper engagement with the socket in the body and the seat frame. Precise fitment to the specific mounting location allows for the restoration of the original mounting method without the need for modifications.

The location on the vehicle defined as rear left facilitates the work for mechanics and individuals servicing the interior themselves. In practice, installation comes down to correctly seating the clip in the intended point and snapping the seat into place, while maintaining standard service procedures for seats and benches in a Mercedes.

Benefits of using an original dismantled part

Choosing an original hook from dismantling for a Mercedes allows you to maintain the structural integrity of the entire rear bench mounting system. A component coming from the same model platform ensures proper fitment with the seat frame, upholstery, and mounting points in the body. Using dedicated solutions limits the risk of improper seat retention that could occur when using random replacements.

If you are considering a wider interior modernization, including replacing seats or the bench with branded parts from recycling, it is worth checking out the tips regarding comfort and vehicle value – you will find them in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and increase the car's value.

Application in the Mercedes Seats and benches system

The hook works in the immediate vicinity of the rear bench structure, which is why its condition affects the stability of the entire seat module. In the case of play, difficulties with correctly seating the bench, or after bodywork repairs in the rear part of the vehicle, replacing this component is a recommended service action. A properly functioning clip helps restore the factory position of the seat relative to the mounts and upholstery.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seat zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as guides, mounts, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.

Summary and purchasing tips

Backrest Mount Mercedes CLA W176 C117 Rear Seat Left N/S Hook Clip is a dedicated fastening component designed for the rear left part of the bench, which allows you to recreate the factory seat mounting method. Thanks to maintaining the original geometry and purpose for a specific vehicle zone, the clip is a practical solution for interior repairs, seat replacement, or eliminating play in the rear bench.

When selecting used interior components, it is worth consciously comparing different types of parts – original, replacement, and from dismantling. A comparison described in the guide original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective can be helpful in this regard, where issues such as fitment by manufacturer markings and the economic viability of individual solutions are discussed.