Mercedes W204 Door Hinge Rear Right O/S Top Upper Obsidian Black 197

Mercedes W204 Door Hinge Rear Right O/S Top Upper Obsidian Black 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear right section of the vehicle. The hinge in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color ensures visual consistency of the bodywork and proper door operation geometry, which translates into comfort of use and correct closing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047301137-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047301137
• Substitutable numbers: A2047301137, A 204 730 11 37, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the door hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the body in Mercedes W204 class models. It is responsible for stable guidance of the door leaf, maintaining the correct axis of rotation, and controlling operating clearances. A properly selected and installed component reduces the risk of door sagging, uneven closing, or excessive load on other mounts.

As an original part, the hinge maintains factory design parameters, which facilitates installation and ensures compatibility with factory mounting points in the body and the door.

Color and body matching

The hinge is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, which allows for aesthetic matching to bodywork painted in the same shade. Thanks to this, there is no need for additional painting of the component after installation, provided the vehicle has an identical paint code.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or replacing individual components within the right rear door leaf, where both correct geometry and a consistent exterior appearance are important.

Installation characteristics

The hinge is designed for installation in the rear right part of the vehicle, which eliminates the risk of error when selecting the side. The design intended for the specific generation of the Mercedes W204 allows for:

• maintaining factory mounting points in the body and door,
• restoring the correct door operation line after adjustment,
• reducing stress in the hinge mounting zone.

The element comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means it is a part with confirmed origin, maintaining the manufacturer's original specification.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the hinge is recommended in situations where the door is sagging, there are difficulties with closing, or visible mechanical damage is present in the mounting zone. Using the original Mercedes W204 hinge allows restoring:

• proper door fitment with the fender and sill,
• correct seal adhesion,
• comfort of use during daily opening and closing.

For body and paint shops as well as users who care about compliance with factory specifications, this is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of installation.

Expanding repairs within the door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or other mounting components, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in broader topics of repairs using original and used components, including cost-effectiveness analysis of such solutions, an article describing typical faults and the repair process in another popular model may be helpful – you can find details in the material BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts.