Mercedes SLK R170 Loudspeaker Front Door Right O/S Speaker Audio A1708203002

Mercedes SLK R170 Loudspeaker Front Door Right O/S Speaker Audio is an original audio component designed for installation in the front right door of this model. Thanks to its factory-fit design, it ensures acoustic consistency with other sound system components and provides stable mounting. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the proper operation of the audio system while maintaining the original sound characteristics and factory fitment within the door upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1708203002
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1708203002
• Substitutable numbers: A1708203002, A 170 820 30 02
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes SLK R170

The presented speaker is dedicated to installation in the front right door of the Mercedes SLK R170 generation, which means it is compatible with the factory installation location and original mounting points. Its placement in the driver or passenger door zone (depending on the market) allows for maintaining the correct soundstage inside the vehicle, without the need for installation modifications or interference with the upholstery structure.

Thanks to the use of the original basket geometry and connectors, the speaker works with the factory wiring harness and door panel, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper seating within the door structure.

Construction and function in the door structure

The speaker works in direct connection with elements from the Door Upholstery group, creating a closed acoustic chamber inside the door shell. This solution allows for the effective use of the door volume as a resonance enclosure, which translates into stable reproduction of mid and low-frequency bands.

The factory design ensures:

• a properly selected diaphragm diameter relative to the space in the door,
• compatibility with original upholstery clips and guides,
• proper sealing against the door panel, minimizing unwanted resonances.

This combination of design parameters promotes the maintenance of even sound distribution in the cabin and limits the transmission of vibrations to adjacent trim elements.

Benefits of using an original door speaker

Using an original speaker in the front right door allows for maintaining the consistency of the audio system with other factory components. In practice, this means:

• maintaining the factory sound characteristics without the need to modify the amplifier or head unit,
• a secure fit to the shape and construction of the door, which facilitates the installation and removal of the upholstery,
• reducing the risk of rattles and looseness resulting from non-original mounts.

For users who care about the technical integrity of the vehicle and the aesthetics of the interior, choosing such a component is a reasonable solution, allowing for the restoration of full audio functionality without compromises in terms of fitment.

Condition, verification, and service application

The item is offered as a used part, which in the case of original components for premium cars often represents an optimal compromise between cost and quality. A speaker of this type will work well both for a standard replacement of a damaged transducer and for stage-by-stage interior restoration, where it is necessary to maintain compliance with the factory specification.

In workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, such a component allows for the efficient restoration of proper audio system operation without the need to adapt universal solutions, which shortens work time and reduces the risk of complaints related to improper installation within the door area.

Expanding work within the Mercedes door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as trim panels, door cards, or mounting covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door Upholstery category.

To better understand why original used components for premium brands are gaining importance, it is worth reading the market analysis in the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why in 2026 used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend, which discusses the technical and economic advantages of this approach when servicing vehicles.