Mercedes SLK R171 Front Seat Belt Guide Bracket Left is an original part from the Console Parts category, designed for installation on the driver's side at the front of the interior. Specifically designed for SLK R171 models, it ensures proper routing and secure fastening of the seat belt, contributing to comfort and predictable performance of the safety system.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A1716261331
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A1716261331
- Substitutable numbers: A1716261331, A 171 626 13 31
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts
Vehicle Application and Placement
The presented seat belt guide bracket is intended for installation at the front left side, within the console and side interior area. It is responsible for guiding the seat belt webbing and its correct positioning relative to the driver's seat, which reduces the risk of the belt twisting and improves its ergonomic use.
This component has been designed as part of the seat belt fastening system for the SLK R171 model, ensuring compatibility with the factory interior geometry and console line. This precise fit facilitates installation and maintains a cohesive cabin appearance.
Technical and Functional Characteristics
The bracket belongs to the Console Parts group, meaning it works in conjunction with interior trim elements such as side panels, trim pieces, and covers. Its design is intended to operate along the seat belt's path, providing:
- stable webbing guidance during fastening and unfastening,
- maintenance of the correct belt angle relative to the driver's shoulder,
- reduction of excessive friction against upholstery and console plastic components.
As an original Mercedes part, the bracket adheres to factory dimensional tolerances, ensuring precise fitment with adjacent components and predictable performance during operation.
Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Use
The component is offered as a used OEM part, sourced from vehicle dismantling. Such parts allow for the preservation of the original interior specification without the need for aftermarket alternatives with uncertain fitment. In practice, this means:
- maintaining the factory seat belt routing line,
- a consistent appearance with other console elements,
- reducing the risk of incorrect retractor mechanism operation due to improper webbing guidance.
Choosing an original bracket is particularly important for post-collision repairs or when replacing worn safety system components, where compliance with the manufacturer's design is crucial.
Installation and Service Application
The left front seat belt guide bracket for the SLK R171 is designed for installation in factory mounting points, facilitating service work. When replacing, it is recommended to:
- inspect the condition of the seat belt webbing and retractor,
- verify the correct belt positioning after bracket installation,
- check the operation of the locking mechanism during sudden jerks.
This approach allows for the restoration of the correct functioning of the entire driver's side seat belt path in a single service operation, which is important for both safety and everyday driving comfort.
Related Products and Technical Knowledge
If you are looking for other Mercedes console parts compatible with your model, check out our dedicated category: Mercedes console parts. There you will find a wide selection of interior components to comprehensively restore the factory cabin configuration.
Before the winter season, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of used interior parts and safety systems. Practical tips on checking and replacing components can be found in the article: Winter Essentials: Which Used Car Parts Are Worth Checking and Replacing Before the Cold?.
