Parts for your 2024 Toyota Camry-Gas struts

2024 Toyota Camry gas struts — what’s fitted and what’s not

For the 2024 Toyota Camry sold in Australia and New Zealand, gas struts are not factory-fitted to the bonnet or the boot. The model uses a manual prop rod to hold the bonnet open and torsion-bar hinges for the boot lid. This is confirmed by Toyota’s Owner’s Manual for the 2024 Camry (AU/NZ editions), which shows a support rod for the bonnet, and by Toyota’s service literature and Electronic Parts Catalogue (XV70/AXVA70 series) that list the prop rod and boot torsion bars but no lift supports. There are no factory gas struts on this sedan.

Why doesn’t Toyota use gas struts here? It’s largely about design priorities for a mainstream sedan: weight and cost efficiency, simple and robust operation across harsh climates, and easy serviceability. A prop rod is light, inexpensive, and highly reliable over decades without performance fade. Torsion bars on the boot are compact, consistent, and cheap to tune for different trim levels, and they avoid the long-stroke dampers required on a sedan’s boot geometry. Toyota reserves gas lifts more often for hatchbacks, wagons, and some premium or performance variants where larger, heavier lids make struts advantageous.

Owners who prefer the convenience of lift-assisted opening can still retrofit aftermarket bonnet strut kits designed for the XV70/AXVA70 Camry platform. These typically bolt to existing mounting points and add gas dampers without drilling. Before fitting, it’s worth noting the usual caveats: check the kit’s force rating, consider warranty implications, and ensure clearances with the bonnet insulation and wiper cowl are maintained.

• Choose a vehicle-specific kit (AXVA70/GSV70/MXVA70) with the correct Newton rating so the bonnet doesn’t overextend or fail to stay up.
• Install in pairs and torque brackets correctly, re-check after a few drives.
• Retain the factory prop rod as a backup where possible, and don’t press the bonnet down against extended struts.
• Inspect ball-studs and pivots annually, replace struts in pairs when they lose force.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota Camry 2024 Owner’s Manual (AU/NZ) sections covering Bonnet/Hood opening (support rod) and Boot/Trunk operation (torsion-bar hinges), Toyota Repair Manual and Electronic Parts Catalogue for XV70/AXVA70 indicating prop rod and torsion bar components, with no gas lift supports listed.

Popular questions about 2024 Toyota Camry gas struts

Does the 2024 Camry have gas struts on the bonnet from factory?
No. The 2024 Camry uses a manual prop rod to hold the bonnet open. This is outlined in the Owner’s Manual and reflected in Toyota’s parts listings.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to the 2024 Camry bonnet?
Yes. Aftermarket kits are available that use existing mounting points. Pick a kit matched to the XV70/AXVA70 body and follow the supplied torque settings. Keep the prop rod if possible and check bonnet alignment and clearance after fitting.

Are there any gas struts on the boot of the 2024 Camry?
No. The boot uses torsion bars rather than gas lift supports. That’s normal for sedans of this class, balancing cost, packaging, and long-term reliability.