Electric Tailgate Rear Door Kit for Citroen DS 7 2018-2020

On the DS 7, the rear hatch is a large aluminium panel on a steel inner frame and it sits high above the load floor. Opening it by hand means putting bags down first. This kit converts the manual struts into a powered tailgate that opens and closes from the key fob, the dash switch, the hatch handle or a capacitive strip under the bumper, while keeping the factory hinge points so the car can be returned to standard later.

What The Kit Delivers

• Auto Open Trunk Foot Sensor Kit: a capacitive strip detects a deliberate foot movement under the bumper and releases the hatch in about a second and a half, which keeps both hands on the load.
• Electric Tailgate Lift Motor Set: left and right motors drive recirculating ball screws, so the lid travels evenly without the shudder that worn gas struts show.
• Automatic Trunk Lock Release: the module releases the latch electrically and pulls the lid down again on closing, then hands the final pull-in to the soft close latch.

Function Detail

• Soft close latch uses a two stage pull so the last few millimetres seat quietly instead of slamming.
• Two height presets can be stored and recalled with the dash button sequence.
• The module blocks operation unless the gear selector is in P and cancels movement when the car rolls.
• Obstacle logic reverses on current rise and repeats protection after three consecutive triggers.
• Loom runs inside corrugated conduit with sealed grommets, so splash water cannot reach the connectors.
• Manual opening by hand remains possible if the battery is disconnected.

Parameters

Vehicle Fitment

The kit is tooled for the DS 7 built from 2018 to 2020, in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions, because the hatch and hinge layout is common to the range. The later facelift body, the DS 6 and the Citroen C5 Aircross use different hinge spacing and strut lengths, so those parts do not interchange. Give us the VIN or the model year and trim when ordering and we will match the cylinder length and plug type.

Packing and Support

Sets are packed in a reinforced carton with foam lining, and hardware bags are colour coded to the steps in the printed guide. Each unit is bench cycled under load, loom continuity is verified, and the module is flashed before packing. Buyers receive a 24 month defect warranty, spare motors, latches and modules held in stock, and remote diagnostics in English for installation teams.