Peugeot 308 SW T9 Power Liftgate Retrofit

The 308 SW estate (T9, 2013-2021) has one of the longest tailgates in the segment, and on a cold morning the manual struts barely hold it open. This retrofit replaces that weak point with a motorised control device: two electric actuators, a control module, a plug-in loom and estate-specific brackets, all matched to the wagon body rather than the hatchback. The module ships pre-configured, so the fitter connects power, plugs in the actuators and the boot opens from the key, the cabin switch or the handle — no laptop and no dealer session.

What Makes This Kit Different

• Electric trunk lift with a dedicated control device — the module manages both actuators in sync, which keeps the wide estate tailgate level through the stroke instead of twisting on one side.
• Automatic trunk opener with soft close — the last few centimetres are pulled in electrically, so the door shuts with a light touch and the seal seats evenly across the full width.
• Auto tailgate for estate body geometry — bracket lengths and actuator stroke are set for the SW roofline, so the door clears tall loads and reaches full height without contacting the roof rails.
• Three-way trigger — key fob, dashboard button and original handle switch all work, and the factory remote is left untouched.
• Obstruction reversal — both directions are monitored, so a low beam or an outstretched arm stops the door instead of forcing it.
• Programmable height — owners can cap the opening angle for low car parks and the setting survives a battery change.

Technical Specifications

Fitting Guide Summary

The SW trim panel is held by clips along the glass edge and two screws behind the grab handle; a trim lever and a T20 driver cover the whole removal. The actuator brackets reuse the factory ball studs, so no drilling is required, and the loom follows the original routing through the roof-side grommet. Expect about 2 hours for a first fit and 60-70 minutes for a repeat. The install is fully reversible: original struts can be refitted when the car changes hands, which is useful for leasing and part-exchange vehicles.

Typical Buyers

Peugeot specialists and general aftermarket wholesalers in France, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and Turkey; taxi and private-hire operators running 308 SW estates; dog-owner and outdoor accessory retailers, since the SW is a popular estate for pet transport; and mobile fitters who work at customer sites. Estate owners are a loyal, high-retention group because the body style stays in production for eight years and the platform is shared with several sibling models.

Carton, Testing and Service

Kits are packed in a printed carton with die-cut foam blocks, then in five-ply export cartons with corner protection. Bench verification covers 400 duty cycles, synchronous travel alignment, obstruction reversal force and standby current. Neutral packaging is available for private-label sellers. Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with 24-month cover on actuators and 12 months on the control module; individual actuators, modules and harnesses can be reordered as service parts.