Mercedes A B Class W169 W245 Dashboard Dash Center Air Vent Grill A1698300054

Mercedes A B Class W169 W245 Dashboard Dash Center Air Vent Grill is an original ventilation system component designed for installation on the left side of the dashboard in vehicles of this series. It ensures precise airflow direction and an aesthetic finish to the dashboard, maintaining the factory look of the interior. Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's standards, the air vent grill integrates perfectly with other panel elements, facilitating maintenance and potential replacement.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698300054
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698300054
• Substitutable numbers: A1698300054, A 169 830 00 54, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Other Air Conditioning & Heating

Purpose and function of the air vent grill

The presented air vent grill is a ventilation system component responsible for directing air from the air ducts into the passenger cabin. Mounted on the left side, it works with factory air ducts, allowing for the adjustment of airflow direction and even air distribution in the driver's zone. Using an original component allows for maintaining stylistic and technical consistency with other interior elements.

Construction and interior fitment

The grill has been designed for precise fitment with the dashboard, which minimizes the risk of unwanted play, rattles, or vibrations while driving. The geometry of the louvers allows for smooth adjustment of the airflow, and the properly selected angle of the slats improves the driver's thermal comfort. The use of an original design promotes the preservation of a uniform stylistic line of the cockpit and facilitates installation in place of the factory element.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The grill is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the driver's zone. Such placement requires compatibility with factory mounting points and an appropriate housing profile, which facilitates installation without the need to interfere with the dashboard structure. In practice, this means the possibility of replacing a damaged element with a functional equivalent while maintaining the factory geometry of the air ducts and operational ergonomics.

Performance characteristics of the used part

As a secondary market part, the air vent grill provides a solution for the economical repair of the ventilation system while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful in the case of mechanical damage to the slats, housing cracks, or wear of adjustment elements, when maintaining visual and functional consistency with other cockpit elements is a priority.

Integration with other interior elements

The use of an original air vent grill promotes proper cooperation with other front panel elements, such as decorative trims, switches, or climate control modules. Thanks to the preservation of factory dimensions and shape, this element does not disrupt airflow in the ducts, which is important for the efficiency of heating, cooling, and window defrosting. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the consistent, factory character of the interior.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as air vents, covers, or small finishing elements, check the available parts in the Other Mercedes category.

For a comparison of technical solutions used in sports versions of other brands and a better understanding of the differences in the construction of drive and brake systems, you can read an article describing RS models – you will find it here: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.