Mercedes W169 W245 Front Seat Wiring Loom Harness Cable A1698200204

Mercedes W169 W245 Front Seat Wiring Loom Harness Cable is an original electrical installation component designed for installation in the front interior of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-fit design for Mercedes A-Class W169 and B-Class W245 models, it ensures a consistent connection of all seat circuits intended by the manufacturer, without the need for any modifications to the installation. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged harness or retrofitting seats.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698200204
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698200204
• Substitutable numbers: A1698200204, A 169 820 02 04
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Part type: Wire Harness
• Category: Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

Purpose and function of the wiring harness

The presented harness belongs to the Wires, harnesses, and connectors category and is responsible for the orderly routing of signals and power to the front seat in Mercedes vehicles. It has been designed to support the seat functions provided in the vehicle's specific configuration, while maintaining proper cable routing in the front zone.

Placement in the front area of the vehicle allows for direct connection of the harness to the factory floor connectors and seat connectors, which facilitates service and reduces the risk of installation errors. Properly selected wire cross-sections and connector design promote stable operation of the seat's electrical systems during daily use.

Construction and fit for Mercedes W169 / W245

The harness has been prepared specifically for the electrical architecture of Mercedes A-Class W169 and B-Class W245 models, ensuring that the geometry of the wires and the placement of the connectors correspond to the factory mounting points. This facilitates cable routing in tunnels and under floor covers, as well as correct positioning under the seat cushion.

A solution based on original connectors allows for a secure connection to the vehicle's installation, without the need for soldering or using additional adapters. This is important both for standard replacement of a damaged harness and for modernization work within the front seat area.

Benefits of using an original wiring harness

Using a dedicated front seat wiring harness in a Mercedes W169 / W245 offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining compliance with the vehicle's factory electrical diagram,
• reducing the risk of installation errors thanks to matched connectors,
• orderly cable routing in the front zone,
• easier diagnostics of potential seat installation faults.

This used condition item is a sensible choice for maintenance repairs when you want to maintain the original design of the installation while optimizing service costs.

Application in service practice

The front seat wiring harness is particularly useful for:

• replacing damaged under-seat installation after mechanical failure or connector corrosion,
• swapping seats between vehicles of the same model,
• interior work where it is necessary to restore the original cable routing.

By maintaining the factory connection logic, the harness allows the seat to work correctly with other vehicle systems, which is important for both comfort and safety of use.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front seat area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional wire sections, connectors, or complete installation branches, check the available parts in the Mercedes wires, harnesses, and connectors category.

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