Stabilus 4B-704604 Hood Lift Support - Left

Mercedes-Benz Hood Lift Support for Left Side

This Stabilus hood lift support is built for the left side of select Mercedes-Benz C-Class models with a telescopic locking tube. Part number 4B-704604 delivers controlled hood support with OE-style dimensions and a 97 lb / 430 N force rating for consistent opening and holding action.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 4B-704604
• Category: Body > Hood
• Hood lift support for the left side
• Force rating: 430 N / 97 lbs
• Compressed length: 304 mm (11.969 in)
• Extended length: 471 mm (18.543 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm
• Tube diameter: 18 mm
• Rod connection: plastic socket
• Tube connection: telescopic tube with socket

Detailed Description

Stabilus 4B-704604 is a hood lift support engineered for Mercedes-Benz applications that use a telescopic locking tube on the left side. The measured compressed and extended lengths, socket-style connections, and 430 N force rating support proper hood positioning and smooth lift action. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers such as A2059800364 and A2059801364 for the same application.

Compatible With 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz C180, left; 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz C200, left; 2016 Mercedes-Benz C250, left; 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400, left; and 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz C200, left. It also matches 2018 Mercedes-Benz C250, left. Use this Stabilus hood lift support when replacing a worn gas strut on a Mercedes-Benz C200 or C250 with the specified locking tube setup.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that drops after being opened
• Weak or uneven hood support on the left side
• Slow or inconsistent hood lift action
• Difficulty keeping the hood open during service
• Noise or loss of damping from a worn lift support

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s left-side hood support configuration, including telescopic locking tube style, before installation. Match the compressed length, extended length, and end connections to the original part for proper fitment. Confirm application details on the vehicle before removal of the existing support, especially on Mercedes-Benz C200, C250, C180, and C400 models.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas springs and lift supports, and part 4B-704604 is built to match the listed dimensions and force specification for the confirmed applications.