Parts for your 2005 Honda Accord-Gas struts

2005 Honda Accord gas struts — what’s fitted and what’s not

For the 2005 Honda Accord sold in Australia and New Zealand (including the Accord Euro/CL9 and V6 sedans), factory gas struts aren’t used on the bonnet or the boot. The bonnet is supported by a simple steel prop rod, while the boot lid is counterbalanced by torsion bars built into the hinge system. That means “gas-struts” are not a standard service item on this model year and body style.

There is one notable exception: the Accord Tourer (CM2/CM3 wagon), more common in European markets and only occasional as a grey import in AU/NZ, uses gas struts on the rear tailgate. Even on that wagon, the bonnet typically still uses a prop rod rather than gas struts.

Why didn’t Honda fit gas struts to the mainstream 2005 Accord sedans? It comes down to packaging, cost, weight, and reliability. A prop rod is light, cheap, and very reliable over decades. For the boot, torsion bars provide consistent lift assist without the wear-out curve of gas-charged cylinders. Fewer moving parts also mean fewer potential failures for everyday owners.

Owners noticing a heavy bonnet or a boot that won’t stay up should note: there are no gas struts to replace on these sedans. Instead, check hinge condition and, for the boot, the torsion bars and their adjustment. Re-tensioning or replacing torsion rods should be done carefully due to stored spring energy—best left to a workshop if unsure. If someone really wants hands-free lifting, aftermarket bonnet gas-strut kits exist, but they involve brackets, potential drilling, and careful placement to avoid fouling the safety latch or stressing the hinges. Choose quality hardware and, if in NZ, keep WOF considerations in mind, in AU, make sure any mods are tidy and secure for rego inspections.

• Technical references consulted:
  • Honda Accord 2003–2007 Service Manual (Body section: Bonnet/Hood and Boot/Trunk Lid) — shows prop rod and torsion-bar systems, no bonnet/boot gas struts on sedans.
  • Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for 2005 Accord (CL/CM) — lists hood stay (prop rod) and boot torsion springs, no gas struts for sedan boot or bonnet.
  • Owner’s Manual (2005 Accord AU/NZ) — bonnet opening procedure references a support rod, not gas struts.

FAQs

Can gas struts be retrofitted to a 2005 Accord bonnet?
Yes, but it’s an aftermarket modification. Universal or model-specific kits use brackets at the hinges and guards. It needs careful placement to clear the bonnet, avoid the safety latch, and not overload the hinges. Quality stainless fixings and rust protection are a must. Many owners get a professional to fit and test for smooth operation.

Which 2005 Accord models actually have gas struts?
Mainstream AU/NZ sedans do not have them on the bonnet or boot. The European-market Accord Tourer (CM2/CM3) wagon uses gas struts on the tailgate. Even then, the bonnet generally remains a prop-rod design. If a local 2005 Accord in AU/NZ has gas struts, it’s usually a retrofit or a grey-import wagon.

My boot won’t stay up. Do I just replace the gas struts?
On the 2005 Accord sedan there are no boot gas struts. The issue is usually torsion bars that need adjustment or replacement, or sticky hinges. Lubricate the hinges first. If the boot still drops, a workshop can safely re-tension or replace the torsion rods, which are under significant spring load.