Parts for your 2010 Toyota Blade-Gas struts

2010 Toyota Blade gas struts — what they do and when to replace them

Yes, the 2010 Toyota Blade is fitted with gas struts on the rear hatch (back door). Technical references that support this include Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for the E15-series Blade (AZE154H/GRE156H), which lists “Back Door Stay Sub-Assembly” components, and Toyota body/repair manual procedures that describe checking liftgate stay performance. Major aftermarket catalogues for the Blade/Auris platform (2006–2012) also specify rear hatch gas struts as service parts. The bonnet on most 2010 Blades uses a prop rod rather than gas struts from factory.

On the Blade, the rear gas struts do the heavy lifting, safely holding the hatch open and controlling its motion so it doesn’t slam or drop. Over time, the internal nitrogen charge and seal performance decline, especially with age, heat, and dust. When they’re tired, the hatch can feel heavy, open sluggishly, or sag—more so on cold mornings.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check hatch operation. If the hatch won’t stay up, opens unevenly, or needs a shoulder to hold it, the struts are due. Replacement is straightforward and typically done in pairs to keep lift and balance even. Most units clip onto ball studs—support the hatch securely, pop the spring clips with a small flat screwdriver, swap the strut, and click the new one home. No need to grease the polished rod