Key benefits - Improves ease of opening and closing the hood, providing smoother, more convenient operation. Compatibility - For Citroen DS5, DS5LS, and DS6 front hood lift supports - Part numbers: 9686809680 and 9686809480 Material and durability - Steel construction for robustness and long life - Special anodized coating to resist wear and corrosion Function and performance - Gas-filled hood lift strut designed to work with a high-strength, leak-proof piston and seal - Smooth lifting action with easy operation and reduced closing effort Specifications and features - Synthetic description: hood lift support spring/shock strut for Citroen DS5 family models - Built to deliver reliable performance under regular use Use scenarios - Replacing worn or aged hood lift supports on Citroen DS5, DS5LS, or DS6 to restore smooth hood operation - Routine maintenance to ensure safe, controlled hood lifting during engine access - Upgrading existing hood lift components to improve reliability in varying conditions