Stabilus 3B-002433 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Mercedes-Benz Applications

This Stabilus hood lift support is built for Mercedes-Benz hood service where controlled opening and steady hold are important. Part number 3B-002433 is a gas-charged hood support with a 58 lb force rating, plastic socket connections, and OE-style dimensions for direct replacement use.

Compatible with select Mercedes-Benz CLS500, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E350, E320, E550, E63 AMG, E280, E300, CLS350, CLS55 AMG, and E500 applications, this hood lift support is specified for vehicles with the correct hood configuration, including aluminum hood notes where listed.

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 3B-002433
• Category: Body > Hood
• Hood lift support / gas strut design
• Force rating: 260 N / 58 lb
• Compressed length: 15.177 in. (385.5 mm)
• Extended length: 26.575 in. (675 mm)
• Rod diameter: 0.315 in. (8 mm)
• Tube diameter: 0.709 in. (18 mm)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections

Detailed Product Overview

Stabilus 3B-002433 is a hood lift support engineered to replace worn gas struts that no longer hold the hood in the open position. The listed dimensions and 260 N force rating help match the original support geometry and opening effort on covered Mercedes-Benz models. This part cross-references Dorman - First Stop C95450 for the same application.

Use this hood support on vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz E320, E350, E500, CLS500, and CLS550 when the fitment notes match your hood configuration. The plastic socket attachment style and OE-length specifications support a clean replacement on the intended applications.

What This Part Helps Solve

• Hood that drops or will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Uneven hood support during service access
• Original gas strut wear from age and heat cycling
• Loss of controlled hood opening on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS-Class models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and hood configuration before ordering. This part is listed for specific Mercedes-Benz applications, including some vehicles with aluminum hood notes and one E300 application noted without an aluminum hood. Inspect both hood supports together; replacing matched supports at the same time helps maintain even lift effort. Confirm the plastic socket ends seat fully on the original mounting points before closing the hood.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is an established OE supplier in gas spring and lift support applications, and this part is built to the listed dimensional and force specifications for the intended Mercedes-Benz fitments. Part number 3B-002433 is also referenced by multiple aftermarket and OE-cross applications, including Mercedes-Benz 2118800029 and URO 2118800029.