Mercedes W176 Rear Door Top Upper Hinge Right O/S Polar Silver - 761

Mercedes W176 Rear Door Hinge Upper Right Polar Silver - 761 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for the rear right side of the vehicle. The hinge ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct closing geometry, and secure support for the structure in the Polar Silver Metallic color, facilitating matching with the factory paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1767300637-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1767300637
• Substitutable numbers: A1767300637, A 176 730 06 37, A046572
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the body and operates in the upper part of the door. It is responsible for maintaining the correct axis of rotation, smooth opening, and even closing of the door leaf, which directly impacts user comfort and door sealing.

A properly selected hinge limits excessive door sagging, reduces stress in the mounting areas, and helps maintain correct alignment with the fender, sill, and seals. This is particularly important during intensive vehicle use, frequent door opening, and after bodywork and painting repairs.

Original Origin and Fit for Mercedes W176

The part comes from the Mercedes offering, which means maintaining factory geometry, mounting hole spacing, and the shape of the contact surface with the pillar and door. Thanks to this, the hinge works with factory mounting points, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

The original design ensures compatibility with factory door checks, locks, and seals, and also facilitates the adjustment of the door's position relative to the body. This solution is particularly beneficial for precise restoration of the vehicle's side profile after a collision or panel replacement.

Polar Silver Metallic Color – Benefits for Repairs

The hinge is finished in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade, which facilitates integration with the bodywork of the same color. In many cases, this allows limiting the scope of painting to only the repaired areas, without the need to completely cover the hinge with a new layer of paint.

A color-matched part also helps maintain a consistent aesthetic of the door compartment and pillar, which is important both for accident repairs and for vehicle restoration while preserving the factory appearance.

Characteristics of the Used Part

As a used part, the hinge comes from disassembly and is intended for further use after proper installation. This type of component allows for economical repair of the door area while maintaining original construction and operating parameters.

Before installation, a standard inspection of the pivot points, mounting surfaces, and potential lubrication according to the service procedure is recommended, which further extends durability and improves door operation.

Mercedes Doors and Door Panels – Expansion and Modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in automotive, including tuning and repair possibilities while maintaining high quality, it is worth reading the article Audi on Used Parts – Tuning and Repairs Without Quality Loss, which shows a practical approach to selecting components from the secondary market.