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Replacing the Front Bonnet Support Strut

Model: Volvo S40 MK 1 - Years 1995-2004
Part: Body

If the front bonnet tends to fall when opened, it means the support strut has lost its ability to hold it up and needs replacing: this is a gas spring specifically calibrated to support the weight of the bonnet and provide the right resistance during closure to prevent it from slamming shut. To replace this strut, open the front bonnet, apply a support rod (a broom handle will do), unclip the safety catches from the ball joints, and remove the old strut; then fit the new one, insert the fastening catches, and remove the temporary support rod.

Updated on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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