Parts for your 2010 Toyota Camry-Gas struts

2010 Toyota Camry gas struts — what’s actually fitted?

For the 2010 Toyota Camry (XV40 series — including ACV40/41 and AHV40 Hybrid) sold in Australia and New Zealand, gas struts are not factory-fitted to the bonnet or the boot. The bonnet uses a manual support rod, and the boot lid is counterbalanced by torsion bars integrated into the hinge assembly. These are standard, reliable solutions Toyota used across this generation of Camry sedans.

Technical sources that back this up include:

• 2010 Toyota Camry Owner’s Manual: the bonnet-opening procedure specifies propping the bonnet with a support rod rather than a gas strut.
• Toyota Repair/Service Manual (Body section): diagrams and steps show a bonnet support rod and boot torsion bars, not lift supports.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC): parts listings show a “hood support rod” and “luggage compartment door torsion bars,” with no gas strut assemblies for bonnet or boot on the XV40 sedan.
• Major lift-support catalogues (OE-equivalent suppliers): no direct-replacement bonnet or boot gas struts are listed for the 2007–2011 Camry sedan platform.

Why didn’t Toyota use gas struts here? It’s a design and cost decision. A prop rod is light, simple and very durable — there’s little to fail, which suits fleet and private buyers alike. In the boot, torsion bars save cost and packaging space, and they’re dependable over long service intervals. Gas struts (lift supports) are more commonly used on hatchbacks, wagons and SUVs where a large tailgate needs controlled, damped movement.

If an owner really wants gas struts, aftermarket bonnet strut kits exist. They’re a modification, not an OEM service item. Quality kits use brackets that bolt to existing points, correct fitment, corrosion-resistant hardware and clearance checks around the guards are important. For the boot, retrofitting gas struts is uncommon because the sedan hinge architecture is built around torsion bars.

For routine servicing on a stock 2010 Camry: keep the bonnet prop rod clip intact, lightly lubricate bonnet and boot hinges, and inspect/adjust the boot torsion bars if the lid doesn’t hold position properly. There are no factory gas struts to replace on this model.

Popular questions

Can gas struts be added to the 2010 Camry bonnet?
Yes, via aftermarket kits. They’re not factory equipment, but bolt-on kits are available. Choose a reputable kit with stainless or coated hardware, follow torque specs, and re-check clearances after installation. It’s a convenience upgrade rather than a standard maintenance item.

My 2010 Camry boot won’t stay up — is that a failed gas strut?
No. The sedan uses torsion bars, not gas struts. If the boot won’t hold, the torsion bars may need re-tensioning or replacement, and the hinges may need lubrication. A technician can adjust the bars through their notches to increase assist.

Does the Camry have any other “struts” that need servicing?
Not lift supports. The front suspension uses MacPherson struts (shock absorber and spring assembly). They’re different to gas lift supports and are serviced under suspension maintenance rather than body hardware.