Parts for your 2017 Honda Accord-Gas struts

2017 Honda Accord gas struts — are they used or relevant?

Per Honda’s Factory Service Manual for the 9th‑generation Accord (2013–2017, Body—Bonnet and Boot Lid sections) and the Honda Genuine Parts Catalogue (EPC), the 2017 Honda Accord sedan sold in Australia and New Zealand is not fitted with gas struts from factory. The bonnet is supported by a prop rod (listed as “Stay, Hood”), and the boot lid is counterbalanced by torsion bar springs—there are no lift supports/dampers specified. Reputable aftermarket catalogues for OEM replacements also return no factory gas‑strut application for the 2017 Accord sedan. While certain overseas coupe variants used a boot damper, that body style was not offered in AU/NZ for 2017.

Why didn’t Honda fit gas struts? A few practical reasons line up with the factory documentation and parts listings:

• Simplicity and reliability: a prop rod and torsion bars are robust, cheap to produce, and almost maintenance‑free.
• Packaging and weight: torsion bars sit out of the way and keep the boot area clear, deleting struts reduces components and weight.
• Cost control: avoiding gas dampers helps keep the vehicle’s price point sharp without affecting core functionality.

What should be serviced instead? Even without gas struts, there are a couple of checks that make ownership easier:

• Bonnet: confirm the prop‑rod clip holds firmly, the rod isn’t bent, and the bonnet hinge pivots are lightly lubricated with a suitable grease.
• Boot: listen for creaks from the gooseneck hinges, ensure smooth opening/closing, and keep hinge pivots clean and lubricated.
• Torsion bars: if the boot won’t stay up or feels heavy, the torsion bars may need adjustment or replacement. These are under stored energy—have a qualified technician handle them with the correct service procedure.

Considering an upgrade? Aftermarket kits exist to retrofit bonnet or boot gas struts, but they rely on added brackets and sometimes drilling. Fitment quality varies, and poor placement can affect bonnet alignment or panel integrity. If going this route, choose a kit designed specifically for the 9th‑gen Accord and have it fitted by a professional to avoid issues with panel fit or WOF/RWC inspections.

Does the 2017 Honda Accord have gas struts from factory?

No. On AU/NZ 2017 Accord sedans, the bonnet uses a prop rod and the boot uses torsion bar springs—no factory gas dampers are listed in the service manual or parts catalogue. Some overseas coupes differed, but they weren’t sold locally in 2017.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to the bonnet or boot?

Yes, aftermarket kits are available. Quality varies, and installation can involve brackets or minor drilling. It’s smart to use a kit proven for the 9th‑gen Accord and have a professional handle the install so bonnet gaps, boot alignment, and long‑term durability aren’t compromised.

What maintenance applies if there are no gas struts?

Keep the bonnet prop rod and clip intact, lubricate bonnet and boot hinge pivots, and have a technician adjust or replace torsion bars if the boot feels heavy. These simple steps cover what gas struts would otherwise handle.