Smart Fortwo C451 Door Interior Lock Bowden Cable Right O/S A4517200613

Smart Fortwo C451 Door Interior Lock Bowden Cable Right O/S is a precision component of the door opening mechanism, designed for installation on the right side of Smart Fortwo C451 series models. Thanks to its factory origin from the Smart brand, it ensures a proper fit with original guides, levers, and interior handles. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore smooth, predictable operation of the interior door opening mechanism without interfering with the body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A4517200613
• Mark: Smart
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A4517200613
• Substitutable numbers: A4517200613, A 451 720 06 13
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Interior Door Handle
• Category: Window Cranks, Grab Handles & Door Pulls

Purpose and function of the door lock cable

The described cable is a component from the Window cranks, handles, and door mounts group, responsible for transferring movement from the interior door handle to the lock mechanism in the right door. A properly selected cable:

• ensures smooth door opening from the inside,
• eliminates the need for excessive force when pulling the handle,
• reduces the risk of damage to other door mechanism components.

The dedicated placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for maintaining the correct cable routing geometry and compatibility with the factory mounting system in the Smart Fortwo C451.

Compatibility and fit for Smart Fortwo C451

Smart Fortwo C451 Door Interior Lock Bowden Cable Right O/S has been designed specifically for the door construction of this model. This means that it:

• fits factory mounting points in the door panel and at the lock,
• works with the original interior door handle,
• maintains the correct length and operating stroke required by the lock mechanism.

Such a fit reduces the need for modifications, shortening, or bending of components, which is particularly important when servicing doors in city vehicles, where reliability and consistency of operation are key.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered cable is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining compliance with the original Smart assembly standard while optimizing repair costs. These types of components are often chosen in situations where:

• only the interior door opening mechanism has been damaged,
• you want to maintain the factory door construction,
• you want to avoid problems with fitting aftermarket parts of uncertain specifications.

Using an original cable from the same model platform helps maintain the correct feel of the handle operation and the consistency of the lock's performance in daily use.

Benefits of using a dedicated lock cable

Using the appropriate lock cable in the right door of the Smart Fortwo C451 translates into several practical operational benefits:

• Restoration of door functionality – smooth opening from the inside increases driver and passenger comfort.
• Protection of other mechanism components – a properly working cable reduces stress on the handle, lock, and mounts.
• Consistency with factory construction – no need to modify the door interior or upholstery.

This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs of vehicles used intensively in the city, where doors are frequently opened and closed, and the reliability of the mechanism has a direct impact on the convenience of use.

Expansion and other Smart door components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Smart and need other components from the same group, such as interior handles, mounts, or control mechanisms, check the available parts in the Smart window cranks, handles, and door mounts category.

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