Mercedes W204 Coupe Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Hood Iridium Bright Silver 775

The Mercedes W204 Right Hood Hinge Silver is a precise component of the hood lifting system, designed for the right side of the body. It maintains the hood's stable geometry, ensuring secure guidance during opening and closing, and proper alignment with the fenders and bumper. With a factory finish in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, it allows for visual consistency with the original body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048800228-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048800228
• Substitutable numbers: A2048800228, A 204 880 02 28, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The offered hinge is dedicated to W204 series models and operates on the right side of the vehicle, responsible for guiding and supporting the hood. Its tasks include:

• stably holding the hood in alignment during opening and closing,
• limiting play and unwanted movement,
• ensuring repeatable closing without excessive force,
• protecting the hood edges from rubbing against body components.

The precise geometry of the hinge directly impacts the ease of hood operation and the aesthetics of the body lines, making the selection of the correct part crucial for accident repairs and bodywork servicing.

Iridium Silver Metallic Color – Visual Matching

The finish in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 allows for harmonious integration of the hinge into the engine bay and cowl area of vehicles painted in this shade. In practice, this means:

• easier matching when replacing parts after a collision,
• reducing the need for additional hinge painting,
• a consistent appearance with factory body components.

For body and paint shops, this translates to real time savings, and for the user, a more aesthetically pleasing repair outcome.

Mounting and Usage Characteristics

The hinge is designed as a structural component that works with the factory mounting points of the hood and body in the Mercedes W204. The appropriately selected kinematics of the hinge arms ensure:

• smooth hood movement throughout the full opening range,
• proper guidance without jamming or skipping,
• the ability to precisely adjust the hood's position relative to the fenders.

This solution is particularly beneficial when setting panel gaps after body repairs, where precise fitment and repeatable settings are essential.

Component Condition and Service Application

The presented hinge comes from the Hoods category and is intended as a service part for replacing a damaged or worn component on the right side. It is suitable for both accident repairs and replacement of a hinge worn through normal use, when problems arise with closing or maintaining the hood's correct position.

For workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a practical solution that restores proper hood operation without the need for non-factory solutions, and for the user, it's a way to maintain the body's functionality and aesthetics as intended by the manufacturer.

If you are undertaking a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts related to hood support and guidance for this brand, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

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