Mercedes W212 Door Hinge Rear Right O/S Bottom Lower Obsidian Black 197

The Mercedes W212 Rear Right Door Hinge Obsidian 197 is an original part from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for the rear right side of the body. It ensures precise door guidance, stable closing, and maintains the correct door suspension geometry on a Mercedes body, which is particularly important for daily use. With its factory finish in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197, it helps maintain visual consistency with the vehicle's paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047301337-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047301337
• Substitutable numbers: A2047301337, A 204 730 13 37, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

This hinge is dedicated for installation on the rear right door, where it is responsible for smooth opening and closing, and proper support of the door leaf. The design, tailored for the Mercedes W212 body, ensures:

• appropriate rigidity of the door-to-body connection,
• control of working clearances in the door suspension area,
• stable door guidance throughout its full range of motion.

By being adapted to the specific body model, the risk of door sagging, uneven gaps, and excessive strain on the lock is minimized.

Color and Visual Matching

The part is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197 paint, allowing for color consistency with the factory body paint in this shade. In practice, this means that when replacing a hinge on a vehicle with this color, additional painting is often not required, which reduces repair time and service costs.

Performance Characteristics and Installation

The hinge from the Doors and Door Panels category is designed as a structural component operating on the door's opening axis, therefore its correct installation directly impacts the comfort of vehicle use. When replacing it, it is worth paying attention to:

• correct door alignment relative to the pillar and sills,
• uniform gaps around the entire perimeter of the door leaf,
• smooth movement without sticking or excessive resistance.

A properly selected hinge facilitates door position adjustment and allows for the restoration of factory operating parameters after a collision, wear and tear, or previous body repairs.

Part Condition and Benefits of Using OE Parts

The offered hinge is a used original part, which means it retains its factory geometry, correct material, and compatibility with the Mercedes W212 body. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, this allows for:

• better fit to the mounting points in the body,
• retention of the stiffness of the connection as intended by the manufacturer,
• reduction in the need for additional modifications during installation.

For bodywork and paint shops, as well as users who prioritize compliance with factory specifications, this is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of installation.

Related Body Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning to replace other door-related components as part of body repairs, such as skins, reinforcements, or complete door assemblies, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

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