Mercedes W176 W246 Front Door Bottom Hinge Right O/S Polar Silver - 761

The Mercedes W176 W246 Front Door Hinge Lower Right Polar Silver - 761 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation in the front right part of the vehicle. The hinge ensures stable door guidance, correct operating geometry, and visual consistency thanks to its factory finish in Polar Silver Metallic - 761.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467200437-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2467200437
• Substitutable numbers: A2467200437, A 246 720 04 37, A046572
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The lower front right door hinge is responsible for bearing the door's load, keeping it aligned, and controlling its movement during opening and closing. In Mercedes W176 and W246 models, a correctly selected hinge is crucial for:

• maintaining proper gaps between the door, fender, and sill,
• ensuring smooth, repeatable door movement without sticking,
• reducing stress on the door skin and pillar,
• preserving the original body geometry in the cabin entry area.

A part from this group is particularly important after accident repairs, door replacement, or when the door wing shows signs of sagging.

Color and Visual Matching

The hinge is finished in Polar Silver Metallic - 761, which allows for consistency with Mercedes' factory paint palette in this shade. This ensures the part blends well with the existing body finish, which is especially important for repairs where minimizing additional painting work in the hinge mounting area is desired.

Mounting Characteristics

Its lower placement on the front right door means the hinge bears the most load on the door wing. The design intended for the W176/W246 platform ensures:

• fitment with factory mounting points in the door and pillar,
• compatibility with standard door opening limiters,
• precise adjustment of the door's vertical and horizontal position,
• stable operation during daily, intensive vehicle use.

This solution simplifies the work of a body repairer or mechanic, reducing the time needed for door adjustment and fitting after replacing the part.

Condition and Application in Repairs

As a part removed from a vehicle, the hinge is primarily intended for operational and accident repairs where adherence to the original Mercedes construction is important. Using an original hinge from the same model family allows for:

• dimensional compatibility with the door and pillar structure,
• operating characteristics similar to the factory standard,
• visual consistency in the mounting area due to appropriate surface finishing.

This solution is particularly beneficial for restoring daily-driven cars and for maintaining the original character of the Mercedes bodywork.

Door Area Expansion and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

For owners of older models who want to consciously use used body components and refresh their car's appearance, practical tips on selecting and installing such parts may be useful – you can find them in the article Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Refresh Cars from 1998-2012.