Mercedes W207 Side Skirt AMG Door Sill Cover Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The Mercedes W207 AMG Side Skirt Rocker Panel Left Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body part from the rocker panels category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 paint allows for visual consistency with the factory body finish, and the OEM construction ensures a proper fit to the rocker panels of W207 series models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2076981354-OB2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2076981354
• Substitutable numbers: A2076981354, A 207 698 13 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Technical Function

The AMG side skirt serves as a rocker panel cover on the left side of the body, acting as both a protective and aesthetic element. It is designed as part of a rocker panel system that:

• protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• stabilizes the vehicle's side line, improving the visual coherence of the rocker panel area,
• allows for proper drainage of contaminants from the rocker panel area thanks to its tailored geometry.

This part has been specifically prepared for use on the left side of the vehicle, meaning it has appropriately shaped mountings and a form that matches the factory body line.

Exterior Appearance and Color Scheme

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 finish is characteristic of many Mercedes body configurations, allowing the rocker panel cover to harmoniously integrate with the car's styling. The metallic paint structure:

• emphasizes the vehicle's side line in the rocker panel area,
• facilitates visual matching with the vehicle's factory paint,
• ensures a consistent look with other AMG package elements.

The color scheme is chosen so that no additional color matching is required after installation, provided the vehicle has the same paint code.

Mounting Characteristics

The AMG series rocker panel cover has been designed as a dedicated part for the W207 body, which translates to a proper fit with the factory mounting points. This ensures that:

• installation is based on existing body construction solutions,
• the rocker panel geometry and the transition line between the rocker panel and the door are maintained,
• the part works with the body without unwanted stress after installation.

This product comes from the used body parts segment, allowing for an economical replacement of a damaged skirt while maintaining the original structural specifications.

Practical Application and Benefits

Using this rocker panel cover on the left side of the body allows for the restoration of the correct appearance and function of the rocker panel area in cars with an AMG package or equipped with rocker panels of a similar characteristic. Key benefits include:

• maintaining the factory character of the vehicle's side line,
• reducing the risk of further rocker panel damage by using a dedicated cover,
• the ability to replace a single element without interfering with other parts of the rocker panel package.

For Mercedes vehicle owners who want to maintain the stylistic and structural consistency of their body, this is a solution that allows for a technically correct repair of the rocker panel area.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive renovation of the rocker panel area on your Mercedes and are also interested in other parts from the same body category, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Rocker Panels category.

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