Stabilus 4A-198905 Liftgate Lift Support

Power liftgate replacement

This Stabilus POWERISE liftgate lift support is an application-specific electro-mechanical replacement for the power liftgate system. It is built for vehicles that use automatic opening and closing, with factory-style operation and integrated safety features.

Fits 2015-2020 Kia Sorento, N/A. Part number 4A-198905 is the reference to verify before ordering.

Key features

• Electro-mechanical design for power liftgate operation
• Ball socket ends with nylon end materials
• Adapter-style connector with female connector gender
• Wiring harness and installation instructions included
• Compressed length 15.76 in. and extended length 21.44 in.
• Stroke length of 5.69 in. for controlled liftgate movement

Detailed description

POWERISE by Stabilus is engineered as a direct replacement for a power liftgate system component, using the same type of design standards associated with factory-installed equipment. The electro-mechanical construction supports automatic liftgate opening and closing, while the integrated sensor system is designed to reduce safety risks from improper operation. This part number 4A-198905 is listed for the 2015-2020 Kia Sorento and should be matched to the vehicle’s original configuration before installation.

The connector uses a square adapter style with a female terminal interface, and the ends are ball socket style with nylon materials for both attachment points. The unit’s compressed and extended dimensions, along with its stroke length, are important for confirming proper liftgate travel and fitment on the Kia Sorento. If you are replacing a worn power liftgate support, 4A-198905 provides the specified replacement format for this application.

What it is used for

• Restoring automatic liftgate opening and closing function
• Replacing a worn or nonresponsive power liftgate support
• Correcting uneven or incomplete liftgate travel
• Addressing liftgate movement that stops before the intended height
• Replacing a unit with damaged connector or end fittings

Installation notes and tips

Confirm the vehicle’s original power liftgate configuration, connector style, and dimensional requirements before installation. This part includes installation instructions and a wiring harness, but mounting hardware is not listed in the product data. Verify the part number 4A-198905 against the original unit and the vehicle application before service.

Quality assurance

POWERISE by Stabilus is positioned as a factory-style replacement line for power liftgate systems, with integrated safety logic and durability-focused engineering. Part number 4A-198905 is specified for the listed Kia Sorento application and should be used only where the original configuration matches.