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Trunk Lid/Liftgate Control Drive Unit, Basic Function - GF80.45-P-2001A

Model All (CAR) 

with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) 

Model All (CAR) 

with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) 

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Sample diagram of trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit in vehicles with remote trunk closing 

Location 

The trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit (1) is located on the left in the trunk between the hinge bracket and the fender.

G16142944Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Sample diagram of trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit in vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and rotary pillar drive 

G16142945Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Sample diagram of trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit in vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and gear motor 

Overview 

This document contains information on:

General 

Depending on the design version, the trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit (1) is either installed in the area of the D-pillar on the roof frame or instead of one of the two pneumatic springs.

IMPORTANT For vehicles with a large and thus comparatively heavy liftgate, two liftgate control drive units are installed instead of the pneumatic springs.

Special design considerations can also lead to two liftgate control drive units being required instead of the pneumatic springs.

Function 

The trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit (1) moves the trunk lid or tailgate.

The following component parts are integrated in the trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit (1):

The trunk lid/tailgate control drive unit (1) is actuated by the trunk lid/tailgate control unit.

  Component descriptions     
  Trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit, component description Model 223 GF80.20-P-6088A
    Model 243 GF80.20-P-6088B
    Model 206 GF80.20-P-6088C
    Model 295 GF80.20-P-6088E
    Model 232 GF80.20-P-6088F
    Model 296 GF80.20-P-6088G
    Model 214 GF80.20-P-6088K
    Model 118 as of model year 2023, model 247 as of model year 2022 GF80.20-P-6088L
    Model 294 GF80.20-P-6088N
    Model 192 GF80.20-P-6088R