Stabilus 3A-407294 Tailgate Pull Down Motor

Stabilus Tailgate Lift Motor for Porsche Cayenne

The Stabilus 3A-407294 tailgate lift motor is an application-specific replacement for select Porsche Cayenne models with Powerise tailgate operation. It is built to match the original compressed and extended lengths, helping restore controlled tailgate movement on the rear body lift system.

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 3A-407294
• Application-specific tailgate lift motor for Porsche Cayenne Powerise systems
• Compressed length: 446.5 mm (17.58 in)
• Extended length: 643.5 mm (25.33 in)
• Rod and tube end attachment: 10 mm plastic socket
• OE-style replacement for rear tailgate and midgate body applications

Detailed Product Information

This Stabilus tailgate lift motor is designed for Porsche Cayenne rear lift applications that use the Powerise system. The unit’s 446.5 mm compressed length and 643.5 mm extended length support proper geometry for the tailgate mechanism, while the 10 mm plastic socket connections match the specified attachment style. The 3A-407294 reference also cross-references Tuff Support 615025 for the same application. Compatible Porsche Cayenne coverage includes 2010 models from 06/10, 2011-2016 Powerise models, 2017 Powerise models through 04/17, and 2018 Cayenne models.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2010 Porsche Cayenne, N/A, Powerise, From 06/10
• Fits 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne, N/A, Powerise
• Fits 2017 Porsche Cayenne, N/A, Powerise, To 04/17
• Fits 2018 Porsche Cayenne, N/A

Common Issues This Part Addresses

• Tailgate that no longer opens or closes smoothly
• Weak or inconsistent rear lift operation
• Incorrect lift support travel caused by worn internal components
• Noise or binding during Powerise tailgate movement
• Loss of proper tailgate positioning on select Porsche Cayenne models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s Powerise tailgate setup and compare the original compressed length, extended length, and 10 mm plastic socket attachment points before installation. Confirm the model year and production date, especially for 2010 and 2017 Porsche Cayenne applications with date-specific notes. Inspect the mounting points and surrounding tailgate hardware for wear or damage before replacing the lift motor.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is an established OE supplier for lift support and motion-control components, and this part is built to match the specified application dimensions for proper fitment on the Porsche Cayenne tailgate system.