Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Right O/S Door Sill Cover W246 Elbaite - 175

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Right O/S Door Sill Cover W246 Elbaite is an original AMG line body component designed for the right side of Mercedes compact class vehicles. Finished in the distinctive Elbaite Green Metallic color, this side skirt helps maintain the stylistic consistency of the bodywork and restores the factory look of the sill area following damage or modification.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1766980154-ELBA
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1766980154
• Substitutable numbers: A1766980154, A 176 698 01 54
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Elbaite Green Metallic - 175
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described AMG side skirt is dedicated to the right side of the body in W176 and W246 family models, where it provides an aesthetic finish to the lower edge of the bodywork. This component contributes to the side profile of the car, covers the sill, and is an integral part of the AMG styling package, which is important both for post-accident repairs and for maintaining the vehicle's visual consistency.

Thanks to its factory profile and proper fitment to the sill structure, the side skirt facilitates correct installation and reduces the risk of leaks or irregular gaps between body panels.

Elbaite Green Metallic color scheme

The Elbaite Green Metallic color is a distinctive metallic shade of green used in selected Mercedes configurations, particularly valued in versions with a more dynamic, sporty character. Using a side skirt in the original paint allows for color continuity along the entire length of the vehicle's side, without the tonal differences typical of non-factory parts.

For body shops and users concerned with visual consistency, this is a significant advantage – a component in the correct color reduces the scope of additional painting work and makes it easier to achieve a uniform final result.

Construction and body fitment

The AMG side skirt has been designed as a component that works with the factory mounting points on the Mercedes body. The appropriate shape, embossing, and edge geometry allow for precise alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other AMG package elements, which translates into stable seating and correct aerodynamics of the side body section.

The original origin of the component helps maintain the proper rigidity and resistance to typical operational loads in the sill area, such as dirt, minor stone chips, or exposure to weather conditions.

Application in service and repairs

In service practice, the AMG side skirt in Elbaite Green Metallic is primarily used for:

• post-accident repairs of the right side of the body,
• restoring a complete AMG package after partial damage,
• restoring the original look of the car after previous non-factory modifications,
• visual modernization of the vehicle to a specification similar to the AMG version.

To ensure full compatibility, it is recommended to verify compliance using the OEM number or the VIN in the manufacturer's catalogs or professional parts selection systems.

Benefits of using an original AMG side skirt

Using an original side skirt from the AMG package offers a number of practical benefits:

• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the factory side line and the character of the AMG version.
• Proper fitment – matching the Mercedes sill structure and mounting points.
• Reduction of additional work – the component in the correct metallic color reduces the scope of painting.
• Professional repair effect – the vehicle retains visual parameters close to factory condition after service.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

For users and workshops that frequently use components from the secondary market, more extensive information on the selection and operation of used parts may be useful – you can find it in the guide Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which discusses, among other things, the importance of OEM numbers and parts verification procedures.