Mercedes W176 Front Seat Right O/S Heated Backrest Fabric Imitation Leather

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W176 Front Seat Right O/S Heated Backrest Fabric Imitation Leather is an original part from the Seats and benches category, designed for the front right driver or passenger side in W176 series models. The backrest, featuring a built-in heating system and imitation leather upholstery, provides significantly improved thermal comfort and an aesthetic interior finish while maintaining the factory seat geometry. This solution allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged backrest without interfering with the structure of the entire seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1769109201
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1769109201
• Substitutable numbers: A1769109201, A 176 910 92 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and vehicle fitment

The presented backrest is a component dedicated to the front right side of the cabin in the W176 body style, ensuring the correct positioning of mounts, rails, and attachment points for the headrest and adjustment mechanisms. As a result, installation is straightforward, with no need for structural modifications to the seat or interference with the floor structure.

The backrest was designed as part of the Mercedes seating system, which translates into visual consistency with other interior elements and compatibility with factory electrical installations responsible for powering the heating system.

Construction, material, and user comfort

The upholstery is made of a material described as imitation leather, while being technically designated as leather in the parameters, which in practice means a finish similar to leather solutions. This type of surface is resistant to typical operational wear and is easy to keep clean, which is important for daily vehicle use.

The backrest integrates a seat heating function, improving driving comfort in low temperatures. The even distribution of heating elements within the backrest structure prevents local overheating and ensures stable thermal conditions for the user's back. The backrest construction is prepared to work with the vehicle's factory temperature control systems, allowing for the full functionality of the original equipment to be maintained.

Characteristics of the used component

The backrest comes from the used parts segment, which in practice means it is a component sourced from dismantling that retains the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is beneficial for users looking for factory fitment and structural compatibility while reducing costs compared to new parts.

Choosing a used seat backrest allows for maintaining color and material consistency with the remaining seats, provided the selection is made with the specific interior trim version in mind. The backrest can be used both as a repair element following mechanical damage and as part of an interior upgrade when the priority is to gain heating functionality where it was previously absent.

Benefits of installing a heated backrest

Using this backrest in a Mercedes W176 brings a number of practical benefits:

• increased thermal comfort during the autumn and winter seasons,
• preservation of factory seat ergonomics and proper back support,
• visual consistency with other interior elements thanks to the imitation leather upholstery,
• the ability to restore full seat functionality after damage to the original backrest.

For users who want to plan a broader cabin upgrade, a guide describing the selection and installation of interior elements from the secondary market may be useful – a detailed discussion can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which presents practical tips regarding the configuration of seats and other components.

Further upgrades within the seating area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as seat cushions, rear backrests, or additional seat modules, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.