Second Hand Alfa Romeo 159 Bonnet Strut

Yes, the Alfa Romeo 159 uses gas-assisted bonnet struts to prop the bonnet open - typically one strut on each side. These are a standard fitment across the 159 range regardless of engine or body style, so used units are widely available from breakers.

The Alfa Romeo 159 ran as a single generation from 2005 to 2011 on the Fiat 932 platform, with a facelift arriving around 2008 that updated the front-end styling including the grille and bumper. The bonnet itself is shared across the generation, so struts from a pre-facelift car generally align with post-facelift cars, but confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying as minor changes can catch you out.

No - the bonnet and its struts are shared between the 159 saloon and the Sportwagon estate, as both body styles use the same front-end structure. You can safely source a strut from either body style.

Trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the 159 - Lusso, Ti, Distinctive and other trim grades all share the same bonnet and struts. Just match the year range and check with the breaker against your registration to confirm.

Engine choice does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the 159 - the struts are the same across petrol and diesel variants. You don't need to tell the breaker which engine you have when enquiring about this part, though always quote your registration to help them confirm.

A healthy gas strut should feel firm when compressed and hold the bonnet up without drooping - if a breaker's unit collapses under light pressure or shows heavy corrosion at the end fittings, it's likely past its best. Ask the breaker whether the strut was holding the bonnet securely on the donor car, and bear in mind that second-hand struts can lose pressure over time, so fitting is at your own risk.