Second Hand Nissan Almera Bonnet Strut

The Nissan Almera uses a bonnet prop rod rather than gas struts to hold the bonnet open, so bonnet struts are not a part that exists on this model. If you are looking to support your bonnet, you need a bonnet stay rod and its associated clip or bracket, which are the components that physically prop the bonnet up on the Almera. Search for 'Nissan Almera bonnet stay rod' or 'bonnet prop rod' when contacting breakers for the correct part.

The Almera uses a manual bonnet stay rod, sometimes called a prop rod, which clips into a holder on the bonnet and locates into a socket on the bodywork to keep the bonnet raised. There are no gas-filled struts on either the N15 (1995–2000) or N16 (2000–2006) generations of Almera. If your bonnet drops unexpectedly, the stay rod, its retaining clip, or the locating socket is most likely the component that needs replacing.

Because the Almera does not use gas bonnet struts at all, there is no strut from another Nissan to cross-reference. What you actually need is the bonnet stay rod specific to your Almera generation – the N15 (1995–2000) and the facelifted and non-facelifted versions of the N16 (2000–2006) each have their own bonnet panel geometry, so confirm your exact year and registration with the breaker to make sure the stay rod and its fittings match your car.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet stay arrangement on the Almera; the same prop rod setup was used across GX, SE, SRi, and other trim grades within each generation. The bonnet itself is shared across the body range within a generation, so the stay rod and its fittings are the same regardless of which trim your car is. Just make sure the breaker matches your generation and, if relevant, your facelift period rather than your trim level.

There is no factory-designed gas strut conversion for the Almera's bonnet, as the bonnet, hinges, and inner structure were all engineered around the prop rod system. Aftermarket conversion kits do exist from third-party suppliers, but these fall outside what used-car dismantlers typically supply and outside standard fitment guidance. If your prop rod or its clip is damaged, replacing the original stay rod is the straightforward and cost-effective solution.