Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 Centre Console Rear Trim Housing Lighter Panel

The Mercedes W176 Center Console Armrest Housing Ashtray is an original interior part from the dashboard category, designed for the rear section of the center console. It allows for an aesthetic and functional finish of the armrest area, ensuring a cohesive cabin appearance and stable mounting of the cigarette lighter socket.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1766801050
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1766801050
• Substitutable numbers: A1766801050, A 176 680 10 50
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The center console armrest housing for the cigarette lighter has been specifically designed for Mercedes W176 models, intended for installation in the rear interior. This element is responsible for:

• covering and organizing the space around the cigarette lighter socket in the rear cabin area,
• stable routing and support for the cigarette lighter's electrical installation components,
• maintaining the factory ergonomics of the center console for rear seat passengers.

Thanks to its precise fit for a specific body generation, the housing works with factory mounting points and the console's shape, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fit.

Construction and Interior Fit

This element belongs to the dashboard group, but structurally it is part of the rear center console assembly. The factory design ensures:

• precise contours and edges matched to the console's geometry,
• designated locations for mounting and the cigarette lighter socket,
• a visually cohesive shape with other interior panels.

This solution allows for maintaining a uniform cabin appearance, without the need for modifications or adapting universal replacements. The housing is prepared to work with original equipment, contributing to the preservation of the factory finish standard.

Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered housing is a used original part, which in practice means:

• retention of factory geometry and mounting points,
• compatibility with the center console structure in the Mercedes W176,
• the possibility of economical repair or interior restoration after mechanical damage.

Choosing an original, used housing is a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged panels, or restoring the interior to a factory-like condition, without the need to invest in new components.

Why Use This Housing in a Mercedes W176

Using the dedicated center console armrest housing for the cigarette lighter in a Mercedes W176 allows you to:

• restore the full functionality of the rear center console area,
• maintain organized wiring in the vicinity of the cigarette lighter socket,
• preserve interior aesthetics in line with the manufacturer's design.

For workshops and private users, this means faster installation, a lower risk of fitment issues, and the certainty that the part was designed specifically for this body model. It is a practical solution for renovating or upgrading the rear cabin area.

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