Hold your hood up smoothly and steadily with the Stabilus Hood Lift Support 3B-174241, a gas-charged lift support with dynamic speed control that drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg. Measuring 25.79 inches, it uses the Stabilus Lift-O-Mat design, in which a longitudinal groove (a velocity manifold) pressed into the tube wall lets gas flow around the piston for extension speed and damping engineered for this specific application, with the groove profile narrowing toward the end of the stroke for a gentle, controlled stop.
- Dynamic damping speed control: creates a fluid opening motion with no bouncing or jerking during cycling.
- Corrosion-resistant coatings: part coatings tested to automotive standards.
- Based on the OE design: to help ensure proper fit, form and function.
- Easy to install: requires no special tools.
When a worn strut can no longer hold the hood, this replaces it. Lift supports work as a pair, so for best results replace both sides together; sold individually, so order two for a complete replacement.
Interchange: 80 950 24 · 7P6 823 359 · 7P6 823 359 A
8095024 · 7P6823359 · 7P6823359A · 019805 · 174241 · 539924 · 7423 · C7423 · 610662
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle does this hood lift support fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm it matches your specific vehicle.
What does this part do?
It is a gas-charged lift support that holds the hood open and controls its opening motion using dynamic damping, so the hood raises smoothly without bouncing or jerking.
How long is this lift support?
It measures 25.79 inches, sized to the OE design for a proper fit on the listed applications.
Should I replace both hood lift supports at once?
Lift supports work as a pair, so for best results replace both sides together. This listing is for one support, so order two for a complete replacement.
Are special tools required to install it?
No. It is easy to install and requires no special tools, following your vehicle's service procedure.
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