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