Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Right O/S Grab Steppe Brown Metallic - 490

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Right O/S Grab Steppe Brown Metallic is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation in the rear right section of the vehicle body. Finished in Steppe Brown Metallic - 490, it ensures visual consistency with the factory paintwork and restores full door opening functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697660002-STE
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697660002
• Substitutable numbers: A1697660002, A 169 766 00 02
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Steppe Brown Metallic - 490
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and compatibility

The presented door handle is dedicated to Mercedes W169 and W245 class models and is designed for installation on the rear right door. Its placement on the vehicle as Rear, Right ensures proper mounting geometry and correct interaction with the lock mechanism and linkages inside the door.

The Steppe Brown Metallic - 490 color allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in this shade, which reduces the need for additional painting or color corrections after installation.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an item from the Door handles category, the product is responsible for correctly transferring force from the user's hand to the door opening mechanism. The construction is prepared for operation in outdoor conditions, taking into account variable temperatures and exposure to atmospheric factors.

The used door handle retains full mechanical functionality, which allows it to be used both as a replacement for a damaged component and as a part to restore the original appearance of the side body area. The appropriate profiling of the handle promotes a comfortable grip and repeatable mechanism operation during daily vehicle use.

Benefits of using an original door handle

Using an original door handle for the Mercedes W169/W245 provides several significant installation and functional benefits:

• factory fitment to the rear right part of the body without the need for mounting modifications,
• visual consistency with the Steppe Brown Metallic - 490 paint,
• maintenance of proper door opening mechanism operation on the rear passenger side,
• possibility of restoring the vehicle's aesthetics after mechanical or operational damage.

Thanks to this, the handle will work well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn body components to keep the car in good technical and visual condition.

Condition and service application

The item comes from an operated vehicle, which makes it an attractive service solution for users looking for original components at a reasonable price. The used door handle is a good choice for repairs where maintaining factory geometry, lock compatibility, and proper fitment with the door panel is crucial.

The product can be used both in professional body and paint workshops and by users servicing their vehicles themselves, provided that standard procedures for the disassembly and assembly of body components are followed.

Repair expansion within door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, lock cylinders, or additional handles for other doors, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

Technical support and part selection

When planning broader service work within the drivetrain or for modifications affecting driving characteristics, technical materials regarding component selection can be helpful. In this context, it is worth reading an article describing the practical aspects of gear ratio configuration and drivetrain component compatibility: Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style.