Mercedes A-Class W169 Centre Console Storage Compartment Trim Cover A1696830310

The Mercedes W169 Glove Compartment Console Housing is an item from the dashboard category, designed for installation in the rear interior of the vehicle. This is a solution for users who want to restore the factory functionality of the storage compartment and console in their Mercedes W169, maintaining a cohesive cockpit appearance and correct upholstery mounting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696830310
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696830310
• Substitutable numbers: A1696830310, A 169 683 03 10
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Intended Use and Fitment for Mercedes W169

The glove compartment and console housing has been designed specifically for the Mercedes A-Class W169 generation, ensuring a proper fit with original mounting points. This allows the component to integrate seamlessly with the existing dashboard without the need for modifications or adaptations. The design intended for installation in the rear interior helps maintain the ergonomics and consistent styling of the factory cockpit.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The storage compartment housing serves as a cover and support for console elements, stabilizing their position and protecting wires and mounts from mechanical damage. The geometry of the mounts allows for correct alignment with adjacent dashboard panels, reducing the risk of play, creaks, and unwanted vibrations during driving.

As a component from the original Mercedes production line, the housing adheres to factory dimensional and structural standards. This facilitates installation and subsequent use, and allows for the trouble-free utilization of existing manufacturer-provided clips, fasteners, and wire guides.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Use

The product is a used item, meaning it comes from a vehicle disassembly and has been verified for its suitability for installation. This type of component is particularly attractive when the factory glove compartment housing has suffered mechanical damage or cracking, and the user is looking for an economical solution while maintaining the original construction. Using an original housing helps avoid fitment issues typical of lower-precision aftermarket replacements.

Application in Repairs and Interior Restoration

The glove compartment and console housing in the rear of the dashboard is an essential component for:

• Repairs after collisions or mechanical damage within the vehicle,
• Interior restoration when the factory housing is cracked or deformed,
• Restoring the original cockpit layout after modifications or improper repairs.

By maintaining the factory geometry, the component helps ensure stable mounting of the storage compartment and adjacent panels, contributing to a more comfortable vehicle operation and reducing unwanted noises from the dashboard area.

Other Mercedes Dashboards and Preparing Your Car for the Season

If you are looking for other Mercedes dashboards for your car, check out the Mercedes dashboards available in our store to select a component that perfectly matches your specific body version and equipment.

While working on the interior, it's worth comprehensively assessing the condition of other components, especially before the demanding winter season. Practical tips on which used body and interior parts are worth checking and replacing can be found in the article Winter Essentials: Which Used Car Parts Should You Check and Replace Before the Frosts?.