Mercedes-Benz A W168 Hinge Right O/S Hood Bonnet Front Mica Coral Orange 490

Mercedes-Benz A W168 Hinge Right O/S Hood Bonnet Front Mica Coral Orange is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. It enables secure guidance and stable support for the hood, ensuring correct opening geometry and secure closing. The orange finish of the hinge allows for a consistent visual match with other components in this color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688800228-COR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688800228
• Substitutable numbers: A1688800228, A 168 880 02 28, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Orange
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is designed for installation in the front right section of the body, where it is responsible for the precise guidance of the hood during opening and closing. A correctly selected component in this area is crucial for:

• maintaining the proper axis of rotation for the hood,
• reducing stress on the paneling and the latch,
• ensuring repeatable, smooth hood movement,
• maintaining appropriate gaps between the hood, fenders, and bumper.

Thanks to a design consistent with the factory specifications of the Mercedes vehicle, the hinge works with standard mounting points, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment of the hood alignment.

Color and visual matching

The element is finished in orange, which allows for aesthetic matching with the hood or other body components in this color. In practice, this means that after proper installation, there is no need for additional painting of the hinge, provided that the other elements are in a similar shade.

The orange finish is particularly useful in vehicles where attention is paid to the color consistency of the engine bay or the front zone – both in utility vehicles and those with visual modifications.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The offered hinge comes from a Mercedes vehicle and is a used part, which in practice means it retains its original geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points. This type of component is particularly valued for post-accident repairs, where it is important to restore the original body lines without the need for time-consuming modifications.

Placement in the front zone on the right side requires the hinge to be properly selected in terms of construction and hood opening kinematics. Using the correct component reduces the risk of:

• hood misalignment during closing,
• excessive load on the latch and actuators,
• development of unwanted play in the mounting.

Application in service, repairs, and modifications

This hinge model will work well both in standard body and mechanical repairs, as well as in projects where maintaining the original construction of the front body section is essential. It can be used for:

• replacing a damaged hinge after a collision,
• renovating a vehicle where the hood mounting elements have worn out,
• swapping hoods between vehicles as part of service work.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory operating characteristics of the hinge, after proper installation, it is possible to precisely align the hood relative to the fenders and bumper, which translates into correct aerodynamics and aesthetics of the vehicle's front.

Configuration expansion and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, brackets, or hood mounts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

For those considering broader vehicle modifications, including combining repairs with improving appearance or performance using aftermarket components, practical tips on selecting used parts may be useful – you can find them in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune.