FCS 86569 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Audi Applications

FCS 86569 is a hood lift support built for specific Audi A6, A6 Quattro, and S6 applications. It is sized for the listed compressed length, extended length, and stroke to match the hood support geometry required for proper opening and holding force.

Compatible With 2005 Audi A6, 2007-2011 Audi A6, 2005-2011 Audi A6 Quattro, and 2007-2011 Audi S6, this FCS hood lift support is a direct-fit replacement for the specified body application.

Key Features

• Part number: FCS 86569
• Hood lift support for body-mounted hood applications
• Compressed length: 15.98
• Extended length: 28.39
• Stroke length: 12.4
• Fits Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and Audi S6 applications listed below

Fitment Details

• Fits 2007-2011 Audi A6, N/A
• Fits 2005 Audi A6, N/A
• Fits 2005-2011 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Audi S6, N/A; spoiler-equipped trunk lid

What It Helps Address

• Weak hood support that no longer holds the hood open securely
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Hood dropping during service or inspection
• Loss of proper opening resistance from a worn gas strut
• Difficulty accessing the engine bay on Audi A6 and A6 Quattro models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application and note that the listed fitment includes specific Audi A6, A6 Quattro, and S6 model years. Replace the support when the hood no longer stays open or when lift effort changes noticeably.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement hood lift support components for vehicle-specific applications. Part number 86569 is cataloged for the listed Audi fitments and dimensional requirements.