Febi 37491 Trunk Lid Lift Support

Trunk Lid Lift Support for Audi A5 and S5

Restore smooth, controlled trunk operation with this febi trunk lid lift support, part number 37491. Built for Audi A5, A5 Quattro, RS5, and S5 applications, it provides consistent lift assistance for the rear compartment lid and helps maintain proper opening and closing action.

febi is the brand line used for OE-style replacement parts, with a focus on precise fitment and application-specific engineering. This lift support follows the listed dimensions and force rating for direct replacement use on the supported Audi models.

Key Features

• Extension force: 480 N for controlled trunk lid support
• Fits left and right mounting positions
• Housing diameter: 16.5 mm
• Housing length: 210 mm
• Total length: 351 mm
• Lifting length: 210 mm
• Piston rod diameter: 6 mm
• Diameter of the attachment points: 16.5 mm
• OE cross-reference: 8T0 827 919
• Part number: 37491

Detailed Description

This febi trunk lid lift support is specified for Audi coupe and performance models that use a 480 N gas strut with the listed body dimensions. It is a direct-fit trunk lid lift support for the rear compartment, with left and right side application coverage where noted in the fitment data. Use part number 37491 when replacing a worn support on an Audi A5, Audi A5 Quattro, Audi RS5, or Audi S5.

Compatible With 2008-2015 Audi A5, left and right; 2008-2014 Audi A5 Quattro, left and right; 2011 Audi RS5, left and right; 2013-2015 Audi RS5, weight note listed; 2010 Audi S5, left and right; 2008-2009 Audi S5, weight note listed; 2011-2016 Audi S5, weight note listed; 2015-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, left and right; 2017 Audi S5, left and right; 2018-2020 Audi S5, weight note listed.

This part cross-references 8T0 827 919 for the same application. The febi 37491 trunk lid lift support is a practical replacement when the original support no longer holds the trunk lid at the proper height or opens with consistent resistance.

What It Helps Address

• Trunk lid that drops too quickly
• Weak or inconsistent lift assistance
• Rear hatch or trunk lid that no longer stays open properly
• Uneven opening effort on the left or right side
• Replacement needs for worn gas struts on Audi A5, A5 Quattro, RS5, and S5 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original support length, attachment diameter, and force rating before installation. Confirm left and right application against the vehicle’s existing hardware and compare the old support to part number 37491 before removal. Replace only with the correct trunk lid lift support specified for the vehicle’s rear compartment lid.

Quality Assurance

febi replacement parts are built to match application-specific OE requirements, including the listed dimensions and force rating for this trunk lid lift support. Part number 37491 is specified for the Audi fitments shown above and is referenced to OE number 8T0 827 919.