Mercedes W176 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Cover South Seas Blue 162 A1768850222

Mercedes W176 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Cover South Seas Blue 162 is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for the rear bumper. Finished in the factory South Seas Blue Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetic closure of the towing eye opening, restoring a cohesive look to the rear of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768850222-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768850222
• Substitutable numbers: A1768850222, A 176 885 02 22, EM, A 176 885 02 22 5894, A17688502225894
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The rear bumper towing eye cover for the Mercedes W176 model is responsible for covering the mounting hole for the tow hook at the rear of the vehicle. This component:

• closes the structural opening in the bumper, limiting the ingress of dirt,
• aligns the line of the rear bumper, improving the visual consistency of the bodywork,
• serves as part of the bumper protection system, working in conjunction with other inserts and covers.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body version, the cover maintains factory geometry and does not require any modifications to the bumper.

Color and paint matching

The presented component is finished in South Seas Blue Metallic - 162, characteristic of selected Mercedes W176 units. This means that with proper matching to the bodywork:

• you achieve color consistency with the vehicle's original paint,
• you minimize the need for additional painting or color corrections,
• you maintain a uniform appearance of the rear of the car after bumper repair or replacement.

Color matching is particularly important for post-accident repairs and visual body restoration, where maintaining the car's factory character is essential.

Placement on the vehicle and installation

The cover is designed for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, in the central part of the bumper, in the location provided by the manufacturer for access to the towing hook. The component's design is prepared for compatibility with the factory mounting, which in practice means:

• the possibility of installation in place of a missing or damaged cover,
• maintenance of the correct bumper geometry after installation,
• no need for interference with the bumper structure during standard replacement.

Such a solution allows for restoring full functionality and aesthetics to the rear of the body with a limited scope of workshop work.

Characteristics as a used OEM component

The offered cover is a used component, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the manufacturer's original specification while reducing repair costs. In practice, this means:

• preservation of the factory shape and mounting method,
• compatibility with the styling line of the Mercedes W176 bumper,
• suitability for use in repairs, restorations, and body reconstructions.

A used OEM component is a particularly favorable choice for repairing vehicles several years old, where both technical correctness and a rational service budget are important.

Repair expansion – Bumper inserts and covers group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bumper zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional inserts, covers, or grilles, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumper inserts and covers category.

Support for youngtimer restoration

For vehicles from model years that are gradually gaining youngtimer status, properly selected used body components allow for effectively refreshing the car's appearance and keeping it in good visual condition. If you want to better plan the restoration of your Mercedes using parts from dismantling, it is worth checking the tips in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.