Mercedes W169 Door Card Mount Front Right O/S Electric Window Lifter Regulator

Mercedes W169 Door Card Mount Front Right O/S Electric Window Lifter Regulator is a component from the Window regulators and motors group, designed to control the movement of the window in the front right door. It ensures stable window guidance and proper cooperation with the lifting system, which translates into ease of operation and correct window closing in Mercedes vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697201879
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697201879
• Substitutable numbers: A1697201879, A 169 720 18 79
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Window Motors & Regulators

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented mechanism is designed for installation in the front passenger door area, specifically in the zone defined as front – right. It is responsible for transferring the drive from the control system to the window, enabling smooth raising and lowering within the Mercedes W169 body.

Thanks to its dedicated placement on the vehicle, the component works with the factory mounting points in the door, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the correct window guidance geometry. This is important for sealing, noise reduction, and protecting the interior from moisture.

Technical and functional characteristics

The mechanism belongs to the Window regulators and motors group, meaning it is a component responsible for executing window movement within the window system. The design is prepared to work with the factory control system in the Mercedes, ensuring compatibility with the original electrical installation and mounting layout.

Key functional features of this type of mechanism include:

• properly selected arm and guide kinematics, ensuring stable window movement in the door channels,
• adaptation to work under variable loads and temperatures, typical for vehicle operation,
• compatibility with the factory passenger-side window control system.

This type of solution allows for maintaining proper window operation – without jerking, jamming, or excessive play, which is important for both comfort and the durability of the entire door system.

Brand, fitment, and service application

The mechanism is intended for Mercedes vehicles, which helps maintain consistency with factory manufacturing and assembly standards. In practice, this means it fits the door construction of the W169 model and can be used in service work as a replacement part for a worn or damaged regulator.

In workshop applications, such a component will prove useful during:

• repairs of the passenger-side window lifting system,
• removing the effects of mechanical damage in the door,
• restoring full functionality of the window control after replacing other window system components.

By maintaining the correct placement on the vehicle, the mechanism allows for the restoration of factory window operating conditions, which is essential when aiming to maintain the vehicle's original performance parameters.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used component

The offered window mechanism is in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining an appropriate component quality. Choosing such a solution allows for cost reduction while utilizing a part sourced from the original model application.

In practice, using a used mechanism can be particularly beneficial in cases of:

• repairs of intensively used vehicles, where service economy is a priority,
• restoring the efficiency of window systems after localized door damage,
• gradual renovation of older Mercedes W169 units, where maintaining functionality at controlled costs is important.

Window system expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door and window system in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as guides, lifting motors, or additional control mechanisms, check the available parts in the Mercedes window regulators and motors category.

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