Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible Rear Right O/S Reinforcement Mount A2096391843

Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible Rear Right O/S Reinforcement Mount is an original body component from the Trims, moldings, and decorations group, designed for the rear right side of the vehicle. Engineered as a factory fender mount reinforcement, it ensures proper alignment of the panel edges and provides stable support for body components, which contributes to both aesthetics and correct body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2096391843
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2096391843
• Substitutable numbers: A2096391843, A 209 639 18 43, A2096301028, A 209 630 10 28
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The fender mount reinforcement in the rear right section of the body is responsible for a stable connection between the fender and the vehicle structure. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the correct position of the fender relative to the bumper, trunk lid, and lights,
• reducing vibrations and sheet metal movement while driving,
• supporting the maintenance of even gaps between body panels,
• protecting critical mounting points from excessive stress.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific Mercedes CLK A209 model, the component works with factory mounting points and requires no structural modifications.

Construction and body fitment

The reinforcement has been designed as part of the rear right fender mounting system, taking into account the characteristic geometry of the coupé/convertible body. The shape and arrangement of the mounting points are consistent with the factory design, which facilitates:

• precise positioning of the component relative to the vehicle structure,
• proper support for the fender edge and adjacent panels,
• maintaining a consistent side body line after accident repairs or component replacement.

Its original Mercedes origin helps maintain material and structural consistency with other body components.

Use in bodywork repairs

This type of component is particularly important during repairs following side or rear collisions, when fender mounts are damaged. Replacing the reinforcement mount allows you to:

• restore correct reference points for fender installation,
• minimize the need for additional shimming or bending of sheet metal,
• achieve stable, repeatable body panel fitment after painting.

A used, original OEM component is often a beneficial choice in professional body and paint shops, where both the quality of fitment and repair cost control are important.

Benefits of using an original reinforcement mount

Using a factory fender mount in the rear right section of the body provides measurable technical benefits:

• Stable fender mounting – reduction of body panel movement and the risk of cracks in the mounting zone.
• Better panel fitment – easier adjustment of even gaps between the fender and adjacent elements.
• Compatibility with body structure – no need for adaptation, drilling additional holes, or modifying the shape.

For users who care about maintaining the factory character of the vehicle, using an original reinforcement mount is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of the final result.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, moldings, or decorative finishes, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Trims, moldings, and decorations category.

More practical tips on selecting body components from dismantling and repair procedures can be found in the article Bodywork and chassis – accident repairs using dismantled parts, which discusses the professional body restoration process step by step.