Mercedes ML W164 Dashboard Air Vent Nozzle Grille Black Right O/S A1648302054

Mercedes ML W164 Dashboard Air Vent Nozzle Grille Black Right O/S is an original interior ventilation system component, designed for installation on the right side of the dashboard. The black finish harmoniously blends with the factory cockpit, and the construction, compliant with the manufacturer's standards, ensures stable mounting and precise airflow direction. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the functionality and aesthetics of their Mercedes interior in an orderly manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648302054-3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648302054
• Substitutable numbers: A1648302054, A 164 830 20 54
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Dash Panel
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the interior system

The air vent grille on the right side of the dashboard is responsible for directing air from the ventilation, heating, and air conditioning system in the passenger zone. A properly selected component allows you to:

• maintain even air distribution in the cabin,
• preserve the consistent appearance of the dashboard panel,
• avoid unwanted noise resulting from a leaky or damaged air vent. Thanks to its fitment for the specific ML W164 generation, the grille works with factory air ducts, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of looseness or vibrations while driving.

Construction, color, and fitment

The black color of the grille has been designed to create a visually consistent element with the dashboard, without the contrasts typical of aftermarket replacements with a different shade. The design provides:

• integrated louvers allowing for adjustment of the airflow direction,
• a housing adapted for installation on the right side of the cockpit,
• geometry consistent with the factory shape of the opening in the dashboard. Such a solution allows for the aesthetic seating of the grille without the need for modifications, which is particularly important during interior repairs after a collision or when replacing damaged components.

Component condition and service application

The offered air vent grille is a part from the Dashboards category, sourced from dismantling, which makes it an attractive alternative to new components while maintaining the original manufacturer's specification. This type of element will prove useful in situations where:

• mechanical damage to the factory grille has occurred (cracks, broken louvers),
• replacement is necessary after accident repairs in the area of the right side of the cockpit,
• the user wants to restore the consistent look of the interior after previous non-original modifications. Choosing an original grille allows you to maintain the characteristic Mercedes air vent operation and the uniform stylistic line of the dashboard.

Benefits of using an original air vent grille

Using a factory component in the ventilation system brings a number of practical benefits:

• secure fit to the dashboard – no need to adjust clips or correct the shape,
• preservation of factory ergonomics for airflow regulation,
• visual consistency with other cockpit elements,
• reduction of the risk of unwanted sounds resulting from imprecise installation. For users who pay attention to the quality of interior finishing and the proper operation of the ventilation system, choosing an original grille is a technically justified solution.

Related Mercedes interior components

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 center grilles, side air outlets, or vent covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboards category. For those interested in deepening their knowledge about selecting original components, compatibility, and manufacturer markings, the Global Parts service guide may be helpful – check the article on a practical approach to OEM verification and part matching using the example of the BMW B58 unit, which shows universal principles of inspection before purchasing components from the secondary market.