Thanks to the support of a gas spring, the engine hood is easy to open with one hand. Once open, the hood holds its position securely and reliably and can’t accidentally slam shut, unlike the typical result of an improperly engaged prop rod. Installation as far to the outside as possible keeps the
engine compartment well accessible when there is little space. To top it all off, you can install absolutely maintenance-free gas springs from Stabilus wherever you like.
The compression damping is optionally available to cushion the hood during closure even at excessive speeds or upon misuse. This prevents damage to both the hood and the chassis. The gas spring does not impair any active raising of the hood when pedestrian collision protection systems are
installed. This is ensured by an optionally available outer tube or angle joints with free travel.
