Parts for your 2017 Toyota Camry-Gas struts

2017 Toyota Camry gas struts: what’s fitted and what to service

For the 2017 Toyota Camry (XV50 series), factory gas struts are not used on the bonnet or the boot. The bonnet is supported by a manual support rod, and the boot lid is counterbalanced by torsion bars within the hinge mechanism. This layout is confirmed by Toyota’s Owner’s Manual instructions for opening the bonnet (which specify using the support rod), Toyota’s Repair Manual (TIS) body sections that illustrate the hood with a support rod and the trunk with torsion bar hinges, and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), which lists a hood support rod and trunk torsion bars but no lift supports for this model and year.

Why didn’t Toyota use gas struts here? On a mid-size sedan like Camry, a prop rod and torsion-bar boot setup are lighter, cheaper, and very reliable over time. Gas struts are more common on heavy tailgates (think SUVs and hatches) where assisted lifting and controlled closing make a bigger difference. For the Camry’s bonnet and boot, Toyota’s solution keeps things simple and cost-effective without compromising day-to-day usability.

Owners who prefer the convenience of gas-assisted lifting can consider aftermarket bonnet strut kits designed for the XV50 Camry. Quality kits typically use existing mounting points, but fitment varies