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Electric Tailgate Lift with Hands-Free Access W213

Mercedes E-Class electric trunk lift w213

🚗 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Retrofit: Electric Tailgate Lift with Hands-Free Access

Mercedes E-Class electric trunk life.

Upgrading your Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 (2016–2020) with the OEM Electric Tailgate Lift System brings the perfect combination of convenience, innovation, and luxury to your daily driving experience.

Whether your hands are full with groceries, luggage, or equipment, the system provides hands-free, smooth, and safe access to your vehicle’s trunk — all while maintaining the original aesthetics and functionality of the E-Class.

🔧 What Is the Electric Tailgate Lift System?

The Electric Tailgate Retrofit Kit is a motorized lift solution designed to enable automatic opening and closing of the rear trunk lid. The system is fully integrated into the car’s electronic architecture and includes hands-free access via a foot gesture sensor. It can be activated through:

  • Smart key fob

  • Rear tailgate button

  • Driver-side interior button

  • Foot kick sensor (hands-free feature)

This retrofit is built around Mercedes-Benz OEM components, ensuring full compatibility with the vehicle’s CAN-BUS system, and offering an experience identical to factory-installed equipment.

📦 Included OEM Components & Features

The kit consists of genuine OEM-grade parts, carefully selected and designed for plug-and-play integration in the W213 platform:

  1. Electric Tailgate Lift Actuators (Left & Right)

    • Replace hydraulic struts

    • Provide smooth motorized operation

  2. Trunk Control Module (Main ECU)

    • Manages all inputs and outputs

    • Interfaces with existing SAM, CAN, and COM modules

  3. Foot Kick Sensor

    • Enables hands-free opening and closing

    • Installed behind rear bumper

  4. Rear Trunk Button

    • Mounted inside the trunk lid

    • Allows closing and stopping the tailgate

  5. Interior Button (Driver Cabin)

    • Allows remote opening from the driver’s seat

  6. Wiring Harness Set

    • Designed for plug-and-play use

    • No cutting or splicing of factory wiring required

🛠️ System Features at a Glance

  • ✅ Open/close trunk using the smart key

  • ✅ Open/close trunk from the rear button

  • ✅ Open trunk via driver cabin button

  • ✅ Anti-pinch safety function: tailgate stops when obstacle is detected

  • ✅ Automatic soft open and close operation

  • ✅ Hands-free opening and closing via foot gesture sensor

  • ✅ Plug-and-play installation (no wire cutting required)

🧠 Installation Overview

Step 1: Pre-Installation

  • Disconnect battery for safety

  • Remove interior trunk trim and old gas struts

Step 2: Install Actuators

  • Mount electric actuators using factory points

  • Route wiring safely along body panels

Step 3: Install Kick Sensor

  • Mount behind rear bumper

  • Connect to control module and test sensor range

Step 4: Install Control Unit

  • Place ECU in rear compartment

  • Connect to CAN lines, power supply, and sensors

Step 5: Button Installations

  • Install rear trunk-close button

  • Add driver-side interior button

  • Test function through each input method

⚙️ Technical Notes

  • The system integrates with CAN-BUS architecture for signal handling

  • Coding may be necessary in some variants to activate new features via DTS Monaco or XENTRY

  • Ensure proper calibration of tailgate travel limits and kick sensor

🧪 Safety and Anti-Pinch Function

The motorized tailgate is equipped with a torque-sensing anti-pinch system. If any obstacle is detected during movement, the tailgate will stop and reverse direction immediately. This protects passengers, pets, and cargo from accidental injury or damage.

✅ Final Benefits

Once installed, your W213 E-Class will feature:

  • Effortless trunk access even with full hands

  • Factory-grade finish and integration

  • Safe and smooth trunk operation

  • Increased comfort and resale value

💻 Need Help With Installation or Coding?

You can ask our engineering department for more support through a TeamViewer session. We provide full technical guidance, including:

  • Real-time wiring assistance

  • Kick sensor calibration

  • Online/offline coding (if needed)

  • Functional testing walkthrough

📲 Contact Our Engineering Team

 
 
 

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