Door Card Panel Mercedes SLK R171 Roadster Front Right O/S Leather Highlight Red

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Card Panel Mercedes SLK R171 Roadster Front Right O/S Leather Highlight Red in a leather finish with a red accent is a functional interior component that allows you to restore a cohesive cabin look after damage or wear to the original trim. Thanks to the use of leather and the distinctive red finish, the panel fits well into the roadster's dynamic character and emphasizes the sporty style of the cockpit. This is a solution for users who expect an aesthetically pleasing and technically compatible component rather than universal replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717209062-2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717209062
• Substitutable numbers: A1717209062, A 171 720 90 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Red
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and body compatibility

The presented upholstery is designed for installation on the front right door of the Mercedes SLK R171 generation roadster model. The panel structure is prepared for factory mounting points, which facilitates installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications or interference with the door structure. The layout of the moldings, edges, and parting lines are consistent with the factory interior geometry, which allows for maintaining proper fitment with the dashboard, seals, and other door card components.

Leather finish and color accent

The panel belongs to the Door Upholstery category and is distinguished by the use of leather with a decorative red accent. The red color gives the interior a more dynamic character, blending well with the dark plastics and metallic inserts typical of sporty SLK configurations. The leather finish improves the tactile quality in the contact zone for the driver's or passenger's arm and hand, while also making the surface easier to keep clean with proper care.

Functional characteristics and installation

As a used component, the panel retains its factory load-bearing structure and mounting layout, which facilitates installation in workshop or service conditions. Replacing the door upholstery in this model is a typical service operation, performed, among others, during:

• repairing mechanical damage to the door card after a collision or vandalism,
• visually refreshing the interior after wear and tear,
• upgrading the cabin from a more subdued color scheme to a sportier configuration with a red accent.

The panel is intended for use under standard vehicle operating conditions, provided it is installed correctly and with the appropriate selection of clips and fasteners compatible with the door construction.

Benefits of using original door upholstery

Using factory door upholstery in the Mercedes SLK R171 allows you to maintain the stylistic and technical consistency of the interior. Key advantages include:

• Reproduction of stylistic lines – the panel retains the original layout of moldings and divisions, which is important for post-accident repairs and restorations.
• Color consistency with other cockpit elements in configurations with a red accent,
• The ability to restore the factory look of the interior without using non-factory modifications.

Expanding the door area in the Mercedes SLK

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as door cards, panels, or other trims, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Door Upholstery category.

Additional information for modification enthusiasts

SLK R171 owners often combine replacing the door upholstery with other interior modifications or light visual tuning. If you are considering broader work on your car and want to combine refreshing the cabin with improving performance on a reasonable budget, it is worth checking out the tips in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses a practical approach to using used components while maintaining safety and reliability.