Stabilus 5B-2697LZ Deck Lid Lift Support

OE-Style Gas Strut for Audi and Volkswagen Applications

This Stabilus gas strut, part number 5B-2697LZ, is built for specific Audi and Volkswagen lift support applications that require controlled opening and closing action. With a 490 N (110 lb) force rating, it provides the support needed for panels, lids, and spoiler-related applications listed in the fitment data.

Key Features

• Stabilus part number 5B-2697LZ
• 490 N / 110 lb force rating
• Compressed length: 184 mm (7.244 in)
• Extended length: 279 mm (10.984 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 19 mm (0.748 in)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections
• Rod end and tube end attachment diameter: 10 mm (0.394 in)

Detailed Description

Stabilus 5B-2697LZ is an OE-style gas spring with the dimensions and force output needed for select Audi TT, Audi TT Quattro, Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi S4, Volkswagen Passat, and Volkswagen Jetta applications. It is listed across model years from 1996 through 2006, including rear spoiler use on the 2001 Audi TT and 2001 Audi TT Quattro convertible applications, plus Passat fitment noted for vehicles without a bracket for the warning triangle. This part cross-references URO 8D5827552F and Wix 46446 for the same application.

Use 5B-2697LZ when the original support has lost pressure, no longer holds position, or allows the panel to drop too quickly. The specified compressed and extended lengths, along with the 8 mm rod and 19 mm tube, make it important to match the original hardware style and mounting geometry before installation.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring lift support force on a worn gas strut
• Correcting a hatch, lid, or spoiler that will not stay open
• Replacing a weak support that drops too fast
• Addressing uneven or inconsistent opening resistance
• Replacing an OE-style support on select Audi TT and Volkswagen Passat applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, rod diameter, tube diameter, and socket-style end connections against the original part before ordering. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for your Audi TT, Audi A4, Audi S4, Volkswagen Passat, or Volkswagen Jetta application, and check any notes such as the 2001 Audi TT convertible rear spoiler or the Passat warning-triangle bracket note. Replace only with the correct mounting style to ensure proper alignment and travel.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas springs and lift supports, and this part is built to match the listed application dimensions and force rating for direct replacement use.