Description
Mercedes X166 Rear Quarter Window Stip Seal Gasket Chrome Left N/S is a precision body component from the Claddings, decorative strips and trims category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. The chrome finish provides the side body area with a cohesive, aesthetic look, while the properly shaped seal supports correct window adhesion and limits the ingress of contaminants.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A1666905701
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A1666905701
- Substitutable numbers: A1666905701, A 166 690 57 01
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
- Color: Chrome
- Category: Trim
Purpose and function of the component
The described rear quarter window seal is designed specifically for the Mercedes X166 body, intended for the rear left side. Its task is to seal the contact point between the window and the bodywork and to provide an aesthetic finish to the window edge, ensuring the vehicle’s side line remains consistent with other decorative elements.
This component operates in a demanding area of the bodywork, exposed to water, dirt, and variable temperatures, which is why the proper fit of the seal’s shape and profile is important for both acoustic comfort and the protection of the window edge.
Chrome finish and aesthetic qualities
The chrome color of the strip allows for maintaining the characteristic, elegant look of the side window line in Mercedes X166 models. Thanks to this, the element harmoniously blends with the remaining decorative body strips, emphasizing the vehicle’s orderly styling.
Combining the seal with the decorative strip into one component reduces the number of joints and connections at the window edge, which promotes even adhesion to the bodywork and makes it easier to achieve an aesthetic, continuous line without unwanted gaps or misalignments.
Installation characteristics
The element is intended for installation in the rear left part of the body, in the area of the quarter window. The design of the seal integrated with the decorative strip allows for replacement in a single process, without the need to separately fit several different finishing components.
Proper placement of the seal in the guides and on the window edges is crucial for maintaining tightness and proper water drainage from the window area. Using an original solution from this group of elements facilitates maintaining the factory geometry and fitment with the bodywork.
Condition and benefits of using a used part
The offered element is in used condition, which allows for an economical replacement of the seal and strip while maintaining the original design characteristics. In the case of a body where the factory seal has been damaged or worn, using such a component enables the restoration of proper window adhesion and a consistent appearance of the vehicle’s side section.
Replacing a worn or deformed seal in this area can limit the ingress of water and contaminants into the interior and reduce the risk of unwanted noises resulting from leaks at the contact point between the window and the bodywork.
Expansion of upgrades within Mercedes strips and trims
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side window area and body trims in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional strips, claddings, or decorative edge finishes, check the available parts in the Mercedes claddings, decorative strips and trims category.
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