# Unity Automotive 78A-13517000 Rear Air Shock Absorber for 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML550 and Select Vehicles

### Performance Overview

The first and only Quick-Strut assemblies that are unmatched in quality, durability and fit. Simplified installation process agaisnt competition, including everything needed for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor. Our Quick-Strut units feature high-quality steel, application-specific coil springs to restore ride height and strut rods which surpass the OE flexibility standard, maintaining structural integrity in the event of a major road impact.This air Shock Absorber is listed for 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, Mercedes-Benz GLE350, Mercedes-Benz GLE400, Mercedes-Benz GL350, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz ML350 and more. Please review the fitment chart before ordering.

### Key Features

-   Designed as a direct replacement air Shock Absorber for compatible vehicle applications
-   Built for dependable daily driving performance and consistent fitment
-   Application-specific design helps support proper installation and function

### Package include:

-   1x Rear Air Shock Absorber

### Vehicle Fitment

**Fitment Summary:** 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, Mercedes-Benz GLE350, Mercedes-Benz GLE400, Mercedes-Benz GL350, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz ML350 and more

**Position:** Rear

-   2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550 — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)
-   2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG — Position: Rear; Note: OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, fitment precision, and any notes using the compatibility list above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 78A-13517000.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment section.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment chart before ordering.

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### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GLE300d

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2017

Mercedes-Benz

GLE300d

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GLE350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2017

Mercedes-Benz

GLE350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GLE400

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2017

Mercedes-Benz

GLE400

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

GL350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

GL350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

GL350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GL350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

GL450

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

GL450

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

GL450

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GL450

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

GL550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

GL550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

GL550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GL550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

GL63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

GL63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

GL63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2016

Mercedes-Benz

GL63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2012

Mercedes-Benz

ML350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

ML350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

ML350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

ML350

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2012

Mercedes-Benz

ML550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

ML550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

ML550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

ML550

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2012

Mercedes-Benz

ML63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2013

Mercedes-Benz

ML63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2014

Mercedes-Benz

ML63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

2015

Mercedes-Benz

ML63 AMG

Rear

OEM Electronic Gas Shock; With Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS)

## Details

- **Price:** 271.69 CAD
- **Vendor:** Unity Automotive
- **Type:** Air Shock Absorber
- **Tags:** 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz select vehicles Air Shock Absorber, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400, 78A-13517000, 99059, AI Readable Fitment, Air shock, Air Shock Absorber, Air Shock Absorber fitment, Air Shock Absorber for Mercedes-Benz select vehicles, Mercedes-Benz GL350, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, Mercedes-Benz GLE350, Mercedes-Benz GLE400, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Rear, Rear Air Shock Absorber for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350, replacement 78A-13517000 Air Shock Absorber, replacement auto part, Unity Automotive, Unity Automotive 78A-13517000 Air Shock Absorber, Unity Automotive Air Shock Absorber, vehicle fitment

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 271.69 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-06-09
