Mercedes W209 Convertible Electric Gas Spring Strut Tailgate Trunk A2098200197

Mercedes W209 Convertible Electric Gas Spring Strut Tailgate Trunk is a precision component of the tailgate lifting system, designed specifically for the Convertible version. By combining an electric drive with gas assistance, it ensures stable tailgate guidance, controlled movement, and convenient trunk operation in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2098200197
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2098200197
• Substitutable numbers: A2098200197, A 209 820 01 97, A2099800164, A 209 980 01 64
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Application and function in the Convertible body

The presented strut operates in the rear part of the body, in the tailgate area, and is responsible for its smooth opening and closing. In the design of the W209 convertible, this element is of particular importance – it works with the tailgate mechanism, which must safely interact with the folding roof compartment. The properly selected force and stroke characteristics of the strut limit hinge stress, reduce the risk of slamming the tailgate, and improve the comfort of using the trunk.

Construction and technical characteristics

The electric-gas strut combines an electrically controlled drive with gas-based motion damping in a single housing. This configuration allows for:

• controlled, uniform lifting of the tailgate without jerking,
• gentler closing, which reduces the load on the rear body structure,
• consistent cooperation with the vehicle's factory control system.

The element was designed as part of the tailgate system in a Mercedes upper-mid-range car, which is why it maintains the work culture typical of this brand, appropriate rigidity, and fitment to the geometry of the hinges and mounts in the W209 model.

Benefits of installing a functional strut

Replacing a worn-out strut with a functional component brings measurable operational benefits:

• Safer trunk usage – the tailgate maintains its working position, does not fall down on its own, and does not require holding.
• Better ergonomics – opening and closing the tailgate requires less force, which is especially noticeable when using the trunk frequently.
• Protection of hinges and mounts – the properly selected characteristics of the strut reduce mechanical shocks, extending the service life of the rear body components.

In the case of a convertible, an additional advantage is maintaining the proper interaction of the tailgate with the folding roof compartment, which affects the overall functionality of the vehicle's rear zone.

Condition, fitment, and OEM verification

The offered strut comes from dismantling and is an original Mercedes brand component, which translates into factory-perfect fitment for the W209 Convertible structure. Thanks to the manufacturer's markings and assigned replacement numbers, it is possible to precisely verify compatibility by OEM number or reference numbers, which minimizes the risk of selecting the wrong component for the tailgate.

Before purchasing, it is worth comparing the mounting configuration and the type of strut used with the element currently installed in the vehicle, especially if the car has previously undergone body modifications or accident repairs in the rear section.

Integration with other tailgate components

The strut works with the hinges, lock, and other elements of the tailgate lifting and support system. In the case of comprehensive service of the rear body zone – e.g., after a collision, tailgate replacement, or mechanism modernization – it is worth considering checking other components responsible for guiding and locking the trunk lid as well.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as tailgate hinges, locks, or additional supports, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgates and Rear Parts category.

More about the cost-effectiveness of used parts

When choosing parts from dismantling for the tailgate system, it is worth considering the cost-to-durability ratio and fitment by OEM number. If you want to compare the advantages of original, aftermarket, and used parts more broadly, the following article will be helpful: Original, aftermarket, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.