Stabilus 4B-457942 Hood Lift Support - Right

Mercedes-Benz Hood Lift Support for Right Side

Restore smooth hood operation with this Stabilus hood lift support, part number 4B-457942. It is built for the right side and matches Mercedes-Benz applications that use a telescopic sliding tube or Lift-O-Mat with sliding tube design.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 4B-457942
• Category: Body > Hood
• Part type: Hood lift support
• Force rating: 220 N / 49 lb
• Extended length: 18.543 in. (471 mm)
• Compressed length: 11.850 in. (301 mm)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm
• Tube diameter: 18 mm
• Rod connection: plastic socket
• Tube connection: telescopic tube with socket

Detailed Description

This Stabilus hood lift support is engineered for Mercedes-Benz C-Class models that require a right-side hood strut with a telescopic sliding tube setup. The 220 N force rating helps provide controlled hood opening and steady support during service, inspection, or routine maintenance. Part number 4B-457942 also cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible With: 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300, right; 2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, right; 2023 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S, right; 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S, right; 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, right; 2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz C200, right; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, right; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, right; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, right; 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S, right; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C250, right; 2014-2015 Mercedes-Benz C180, right; 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400, right.

What It Helps Solve

• Weak hood support that causes the hood to drop
• Slow or uneven hood opening
• Loss of holding force in the original strut
• Difficulty keeping the hood raised during engine bay access
• Noise or inconsistent movement from a worn lift support

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the right-side telescopic sliding tube or Lift-O-Mat with sliding tube configuration before ordering. Match the compressed length, extended length, rod diameter, and end connections to the original support for proper fitment. Confirm the Mercedes-Benz model, year, and hood support position against the vehicle’s existing strut before installation.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas-charged support components, and this hood lift support is built to match the specified force and dimensional requirements for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications.