Mercedes 190 W201 190E 190D 1982-1993 Right C Pillar Vent Grille A2016980289

PART NUMBER: A2016980289  •  MOULDED NUMBER: 201 698 02 89

Mercedes 190 / 190E / 190D W201 4-door saloon · Vehicle right-hand side · VIN verification recommended before purchase

⚠️ FITMENT FIRST — PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING

This listing has been researched around the physical part number shown in the photographs: 201 698 02 89 / A2016980289. Model and year information is useful, but it is not a substitute for checking the full 17-character VIN. If you are uncertain, contact us through eBay Messages with the complete VIN before purchasing.

PHOTO-FIRST CHECK: compare the moulded part number, overall outline, three-louvre vent design, right-hand orientation and mounting arrangement with the part currently fitted to your vehicle. Do not rely solely on generic vehicle registration information or automated item specifics.

ACTUAL ITEM & PART-NUMBER VERIFICATION

📍 WHERE THIS PART FITS

LOCATION: exterior vehicle right-hand rear C-pillar, immediately behind the right rear door and beside the rear window/rear quarter area. “Right” means the vehicle's right-hand side when seated in the vehicle facing forwards — not whichever side happens to appear right on a photograph.

The grille is a passive body ventilation/finishing component. It covers and finishes the rear-pillar ventilation opening while permitting airflow through the louvred area. It contains no motor, sensor, electrical wiring or electronic control module.

PART DETAILS

Part description	Right rear C-pillar ventilation grille / ornamental cover / moulding
Manufacturer part number	A2016980289
Moulded number visible	201 698 02 89
Search/reference format	2016980289 / A201 698 02 89
Vehicle platform	Mercedes-Benz 190 series, W201, 4-door saloon/sedan
Placement	Vehicle right-hand side, rear C-pillar
Construction	Moulded plastic exterior trim. Exact polymer/resin grade has not been verified, so none is claimed.
Catalogue weight	Approximately 0.161 kg
Finish	Used finish as photographed. Catalogue information for the replacement component specifies painting prior to installation, so refinishing may be required to match your vehicle.
Condition	Used — inspect all actual item photographs carefully for age-related cosmetic marks and exact supplied condition.

RELATED NUMBERS — IMPORTANT

A2016980189 = corresponding LEFT rear-pillar ornamental cover — NOT supplied.
A2019883378 = right ventilation-screen clip shown in the related parts catalogue.
Other fasteners shown in the related catalogue include N910001003100, A1236900018 and N914127003201.

Fastener requirement can vary by vehicle condition/production configuration. Check the VIN and existing fittings before ordering additional hardware.

✅ PARTS COMPATIBILITY CHART

The following application ranges are based on exact A2016980289 / 2016980289 catalogue/compatibility data. Because Mercedes-Benz provides VIN-based installation verification, the complete 17-character VIN remains the final check for an individual vehicle.

MODEL	ENGINE / OUTPUT	APPLICATION RANGE	BODY
190 2.0	1996 cc · 66 kW / 90 PS	10/1982 – 10/1984	W201 4-door saloon
190 2.0	1996 cc · 75 kW / 102 PS	01/1986 – 05/1990	W201 4-door saloon
190 2.0	1996 cc · 77 kW / 105 PS	08/1983 – 05/1990	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.2 / USA application	2197 cc · 54 kW / 72 PS	09/1984 – 12/1985	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.0	1997 cc · 53 kW / 72 PS	08/1983 – 08/1989	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.0	1997 cc · 55 kW / 75 PS	08/1989 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.5	2497 cc · 66 kW / 90 PS	04/1985 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.5	2497 cc · 69 kW / 94 PS	08/1989 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 1.8	1797 cc · 80 kW / 109 PS	04/1990 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.0	1996 cc · 83 kW / 113 PS	02/1985 – 12/1986	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.0	1996 cc · 85 kW / 116 PS	02/1985 – 12/1986	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.0	1996 cc · 90 kW / 122 PS	10/1982 – 06/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.3	2298 cc · 100 kW / 136 PS	10/1986 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.3-16	2298 cc · 136 kW / 185 PS	04/1984 – 01/1987	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.6	2597 cc · 118 kW / 160 PS	09/1986 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.5 Turbo	2497 cc · 90 kW / 122 PS	02/1988 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 D 2.5 Turbo	2497 cc · 93 kW / 126 PS	02/1988 – 08/1993	W201 4-door saloon
190 E 2.5-16 · Type 201.035	2498 cc · model-specific versions	07/1988 – 06/1993	W201 4-door saloon · VIN REQUIRED
190 E 2.5-16 Evolution · Type 201.036	2463 cc · Evolution application	Pre-series 02/1989; standard production 03/1989 – 05/1989	W201 4-door saloon · VIN REQUIRED
190 E 3.2 AMG W201	Exact-P/N catalogue application present	NO blanket date range asserted	VIN CONFIRMATION REQUIRED

EXPORT-MARKET VEHICLES: the exact part-number catalogue also includes various Australia, Japan and USA W201 190D/190E derivatives. Market specification and production break points can differ, so we will not guess an export-market fitment from model name alone — please provide the full VIN.

❌ DO NOT ORDER THIS PART FOR THE FOLLOWING WITHOUT VIN CONFIRMATION

LEFT rear C-pillar	Wrong side. The left counterpart is A2016980189. This listing supplies the RIGHT side.
3-door / 5-door / estate / coupé / cabriolet / hatchback	The verified application researched here is the W201 4-door saloon/sedan body.
W123 / W124 / W126 / W202 or other Mercedes series	No exact A2016980289 application outside the W201 190 family has been confirmed in the catalogues checked. Do not assume interchangeability.
Any W201 requiring a different number	Model/year similarity does not override a VIN catalogue result or a different moulded number on the removed component.
Special/modified vehicles	Body conversions, previous repairs and modified trim arrangements require physical comparison and VIN checking.

THEPARTPILOT 4-POINT CORRECT-PART CHECK

1. VIN — verify the complete 17-character chassis number.
2. NUMBER — compare A2016980289 / 201 698 02 89 with your existing part.
3. SIDE — this is the vehicle RIGHT rear, not the left side.
4. PHOTOS — compare outline, louvres, curvature and mounting arrangement before purchase.

Unsure? Send the complete VIN through eBay Messages before ordering. We would rather verify first than have you order the wrong component.

🔧 WHEN MIGHT THIS PART NEED REPLACING?

This is a passive exterior trim/vent component, so a defect in this part would not normally generate an electronic dashboard fault code or warning light.

WHY CHOOSE AN ORIGINAL MERCEDES-BENZ FACTORY-PRODUCED USED PART?

A manufacturer-produced component was designed around the W201 body's original contour, louvre profile, attachment arrangement and period appearance. Low-cost reproductions can vary in moulding accuracy, texture, rigidity and attachment detail. A correctly identified used factory component can therefore be an excellent way of retaining the vehicle's original geometry and appearance without automatically paying the cost associated with scarce new-old-stock components.

VALUE: Reusing serviceable manufacturer-produced parts can materially reduce repair cost compared with purchasing a new equivalent where one is still available. The saving varies by component, condition, availability and market price, so no fixed percentage saving is promised.

🛠️ FITTING GUIDE

IMPORTANT: The procedure below is general trim-fitting guidance, not a Mercedes-Benz workshop-manual procedure. Fasteners and prior repairs can vary. Do not force brittle 30+ year-old trim or paintwork.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

• Plastic automotive trim-removal tools / plastic wedge
• Low-tack masking or protective tape
• Torch / inspection light
• Soft microfibre cloth and mild panel cleaner
• Correct replacement retaining clip/fasteners if the existing items are damaged
• Small hand tool only where your vehicle's existing fastener arrangement requires it

GENERAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

1. Confirm the VIN, right-hand side and existing part number before removing anything.

2. Place this component next to the existing trim and compare outline, louvre arrangement, curvature and attachment positions.

3. Protect surrounding paint and glass edges with low-tack protective tape.

4. Using a plastic trim tool, carefully release the existing trim at its retaining points. Do not lever against finished paint with an unprotected metal screwdriver.

5. Inspect the body opening, retaining clip and fixing points. Remove dirt and check for corrosion, previous repair damage or broken fasteners.

6. Replace damaged retention hardware only with the correct item for the VIN/application.

7. Test-fit the replacement before refinishing. The catalogue describes the replacement cover as a component intended to be painted before final installation where required.

8. Align the grille without twisting it and press/secure it evenly at the correct retaining points.

9. Confirm the trim sits flush, is securely retained and does not rattle before driving.

ESTIMATED LABOUR TIME: approximately 0.25–0.50 hour / 15–30 minutes for a straightforward trim replacement where the fixing points, paint and retaining hardware are serviceable. This is a planning estimate, not a manufacturer book time. Broken clips, corrosion, previous body repairs or refinishing can increase the time substantially.

£ GARAGE LABOUR COST ESTIMATOR

No JavaScript or active content is used. Use the simple formula: hourly labour rate × 0.25–0.50 hour.

GARAGE RATE	15 MIN / 0.25 HR	30 MIN / 0.50 HR
£50/hr	£12.50	£25.00
£60/hr	£15.00	£30.00
£80/hr	£20.00	£40.00
£100/hr	£25.00	£50.00
£120/hr	£30.00	£60.00
£150/hr	£37.50	£75.00

Labour only. Diagnosis, broken clips, paint/refinishing, additional parts and the individual garage's tax treatment can alter the final invoice.

🔧 FITTING SERVICE MAY BE AVAILABLE

ThePartPilot can also offer fitting/repair services subject to technician and appointment availability. Contact us through eBay Messages with your VIN and the work required so availability can be checked.

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BEFORE PAINTING, MODIFYING OR FORCE-FITTING: make sure the VIN, part number, side and physical shape are correct. Please do not drill, cut, paint, heavily clean, modify or damage the component while deciding whether it is suitable.

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ORDER THE CORRECT PART FIRST TIME

Mercedes 190 / 190E / 190D · W201 4-door saloon · RIGHT rear C-pillar
A2016980289 · 201 698 02 89

If anything is uncertain, send the complete 17-character VIN through eBay Messages before purchase.