Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Install Gas Struts to Lift the Bonnet on a Ford Fiesta MK8

Model: Ford Fiesta MK 7, MK VII, Fiesta 7 - Years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Body

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Learn how to install a really useful accessory, the gas struts that hold up the bonnet, on a Ford Fiesta MK8. You can find them on Amazon, for example, at £25.00 per pair, including delivery charges. The kit also includes the mounting accessories.

To begin installation, open the bonnet and fit the bracket facing the engine side, removing the bolts from the bodywork to secure them to the bracket itself. A bit of thread locker will help dampen any vibrations.

Then, present the gas strut into the two ball nuts that you will have already installed (without tightening them fully), starting from the top. The opening of the gas strut is shorter than the opening with the rod. Repeat on the other side. It looks great when you open the bonnet!


Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Ford Fiesta (2002-2008 / MK V, MK 5, Fiesta 5) In this video tutorial, learn how to remove and replace the gas struts for the boot lid of a fifth-generation Ford Fiesta, following these simple ins…
Ford Fiesta (2017-2023 / MK 7, MK VII, Fiesta 7) In this video tutorial, you can see how to install a short shifter in a Ford Fiesta (MK8). The short shifter is a device that reduces the throw of th…
Ford Fiesta (2008-2017 / Fiesta 6, MK VI, MK 6) Open the boot and use a flat-head screwdriver, as shown in the video, to detach the strut from its mount. Do this on both ends of the strut and suppo…

How to Remove the Toll Tag Holder from the Car Windscreen

The toll tag holder is usually attached to the car windscreen to ensure that the toll tag functions immediately when passing through barriers. However, if you decide to remove the holder, you should follow this procedure: - Insert the toll tag into the holder; - Pull the holder inwards to detach it from the windscreen; you can use a glass scraper or a stiff plastic card to assist you; After removing the holder, it is essential to remove the adhesive from the windscreen. To remove the adhesive, we recommend using a solvent-based spray that will remove the glue without clouding the area.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos