Mercedes ML W166 GLE C292 Front Door Lock Right O/S Cover A1667231008

Mercedes ML W166 GLE C292 Right Front Door Latch Cover is an original part from the Internal Locks & Latches group, designed to protect and aesthetically finish the lock mechanism in the right front door. It ensures stable mounting, shields critical components from mechanical damage and external factors, contributing to longer and more trouble-free operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1667231008
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1667231008
• Substitutable numbers: A1667231008, A 166 723 10 08
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Interior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and Fitment

The cover is specifically designed for Mercedes ML W166 and GLE C292 models, intended for the right front door. Due to its factory origin, it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and shape tailored to the door's construction, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of improper fit with upholstery and other lock components.

This part operates in close proximity to the latching mechanism, therefore its correct fit is crucial for protecting the lock from dirt, minor impacts, and excessive vibrations resulting from the vehicle's daily use.

Technical Function of the Latch Cover

The cover serves several important structural and functional purposes:

• stabilizes and organizes the space around the internal lock,
• limits the ingress of contaminants into the latching mechanism,
• supports the proper functioning of the lock during frequent door opening and closing,
• enhances the visual finish of the lock area on the inner side of the door structure.

By using an original part, structural consistency with other door components is maintained, which is important for both durability and user comfort.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The cover comes from the Mercedes offering, ensuring compliance with factory manufacturing and assembly standards. As a part from the Internal Locks & Latches category, it is designed to operate in demanding conditions typical for the daily use of the driver's or right front passenger's door.

The product is offered in used condition, allowing for an economical replacement of a damaged or missing cover while maintaining the original assembly specifications. This is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing parts after upholstery removal, or completing door assemblies during major service work.

Benefits of Using an Original Cover

Using an original latch cover for the right front door offers a range of practical benefits:

• precise fit to the door structure without the need for modifications,
• maintenance of the factory level of protection for the lock mechanism,
• reduction of the risk of improper lock operation due to the absence or damage of the cover,
• consistency with other components of the latching system and interior trim.

For workshops and private users, this translates to faster installation, a predictable final result, and the ability to maintain a construction compliant with the vehicle manufacturer's design.

Expanding Repair Scope and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area and latching system in your Mercedes and require other parts from the same group, such as covers, guides, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Internal Locks & Latches category.

For more extensive modernization work or projects related to improving vehicle functionality, consider using proven, used components. More practical tips on safely enhancing performance and functionality with second-hand parts can be found in the article Tuning with Used Parts – How to Gain Performance Without Losing a Fortune.