Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Cover Trim Cap Jupiter Red - 589

Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Cover Trim Cap Jupiter Red - 589 is a precisely fitted body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for the rear section of the vehicle. The cover in the attractive Jupiter Red - 589 color allows you to restore the consistent look of the bumper at the towing eye location, maintaining the vehicle's factory styling line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698850081-JUR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698850081
• Substitutable numbers: A1698850081, A 169 885 00 81
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Jupiter Red - 589
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The offered cover is dedicated to the rear bumper of the Mercedes W169 model and serves as a shield for the towing eye opening. Thanks to its correct profile and proper placement on the vehicle, it reproduces the original geometry of the bumper, limits the accumulation of dirt around the towing eye mounting, and improves the aesthetics of the rear bodywork. The component belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, which means it has been designed to maintain the proper rigidity and compatibility with the bumper structure, without interfering with its protective function.

Color and visual fit

The cover is factory-finished in the Jupiter Red - 589 shade, characteristic of selected Mercedes paint configurations. This makes it possible to maintain color consistency of the rear bodywork without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code. Choosing the right color is not only important for aesthetics but also affects the vehicle's value – a uniform, factory-compliant look of the rear bumper is essential for professional post-accident repairs or when preparing a car for sale.

Installation characteristics

The cover is structurally adapted for installation in the rear body zone, in the location provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Properly shaped clips allow the component to be seated in the bumper opening without the need for structural modifications, which facilitates workshop work and shortens repair time. Using a component compatible with the W169 platform helps maintain correct assembly gaps, which is important both from the point of view of aerodynamics and the visual quality of the repair.

Condition and service application

The product is offered as a used part, which is a beneficial solution for economical vehicle repair, especially when the priority is to maintain the original origin of the component within a reasonable budget. This type of component will work well in body and paint shops, workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, and for users independently completing missing rear bumper elements. Using an original cover from the same model group allows for maintaining dimensional and structural compliance with other body elements, which is particularly important for repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

Complementary Mercedes body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category. For users considering the choice between original parts, replacements, and aftermarket parts, an article comparing the costs and quality of different solutions may be helpful – you can find it here: Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.