Parts for your 2020 Toyota Camry-Gas struts

2020 Toyota Camry gas struts — are they used?

For the 2020 Toyota Camry (XV70 series — ASV70, AXVH71, GSV70), factory gas struts are not fitted to the bonnet or the boot. Toyota’s own technical documentation backs this up: the Owner’s Manual describes propping the bonnet with a support rod, not a gas spring, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for these models lists a “hood support rod” and “luggage compartment torsion bars” for the boot mechanism, with no gas-lift supports specified. Workshop repair literature for the XV70 likewise details torsion bar–assisted boot hinges rather than gas strut assemblies.

Why no gas struts? Toyota’s design choice here is all about simplicity, packaging and long-term robustness. A steel prop rod for the bonnet is light, cheap, and virtually failure-proof, and it frees up space around the engine bay. The boot uses compact torsion bars integrated into the hinge set, which counterbalance the lid without the bulk of gas cylinders. This keeps costs down, reduces weight, and avoids the slow fade in holding force that older gas struts can develop over time.

Owners keen on a one-hand bonnet lift can consider aftermarket bonnet strut kits made specifically for the XV70 Camry. Quality kits use bolt-on brackets at existing mounting points, avoiding drilling, but fitment should still be checked carefully for bonnet clearance and line routing. For the boot, squeaks or a lid that won’t stay up are typically addressed by hinge lubrication or torsion bar inspection/adjustment rather than any gas strut replacement. Because torsion bars are preloaded, adjustment is best left to a qualified technician to prevent injury or hinge damage.

• Factory equipment: bonnet support rod, boot torsion bars (no gas struts).
• Benefits: durability, space efficiency, weight and cost savings.
• Service tip: lube hinges and check torsion bar condition if the boot action feels heavy.

FAQs

Does the 2020 Toyota Camry come with gas struts?
No. The XV70 Camry uses a bonnet support rod and torsion bars for the boot. This is confirmed by the 2020 Owner’s Manual procedures for opening the bonnet and the Toyota parts catalogue listings for the model.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to the bonnet or boot?
Bonnet gas strut kits are available aftermarket and can make lifting the bonnet easier. Choose a vehicle-specific kit and follow the instructions closely. The boot uses torsion bars