Bumper Carrier Mercedes ML 350 W166 Rear Bumper Bracket Right O/S A1668803403

Bumper Carrier Mercedes ML 350 W166 Rear Bumper Bracket Right O/S is a precision body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's rear. It is responsible for the stable guidance and support of the bumper cover, which ensures proper alignment of body panels and an aesthetic appearance of the vehicle's rear section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1668803403
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1668803403
• Substitutable numbers: A1668803403, A 166 880 34 03
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Function and application of the component

The rear bumper bracket on the right side of the Mercedes ML 350 W166 acts as a guide and support for the bumper cover. A properly selected and fitted component:

• maintains the correct geometry of the rear bumper relative to the body,
• reduces unwanted play and vibrations while driving,
• facilitates correct installation and removal of the bumper during body and paint repairs.

This makes it possible to maintain a consistent body line and even gaps between the bumper and adjacent body panels.

Benefits of using an original bracket

Using an original bracket in the Mercedes ML 350 W166 ensures a proper fit to the factory mounting points. This translates into:

• stable seating of the rear bumper without the need for additional modifications,
• repeatability of assembly during subsequent service work,
• preservation of the connection rigidity designed by the manufacturer in the rear part of the body.

This is particularly important after collisions or bumper replacement, when precise restoration of factory geometry is essential.

Placement on the vehicle and role in body construction

The component is designed for installation in the rear, right part of the vehicle, in the area where the bumper attaches to the body structure. In practice, this means it works with:

• the rear bumper cover,
• internal mounting points within the right side of the body,
• other brackets and reinforcements from the Bumpers and reinforcements group.

A correctly selected bracket helps avoid problems with inaccurate fitment, the bumper rubbing against the body, or the formation of gaps in the rear section of the vehicle.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered rear bumper bracket is a used part, which means it has been removed from a vehicle and verified for further installation suitability. This type of part is a good solution for post-accident repairs when the goal is to maintain the factory structure while optimizing service costs.

Choosing a used component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group allows for maintaining the proper rigidity of connections in the rear part of the body, while reducing expenses compared to purchasing a new part.

Repair expansion and selection of other elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brackets, reinforcements, or bumper guides, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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