Nissan Leaf Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The Nissan Leaf does not use gas struts to hold the bonnet open — it uses a simple manual stay rod (a prop rod) instead, which is a cost-saving measure common on many mainstream hatchbacks. If your stay rod is broken or missing, that is the part you need to search for, not a bonnet strut. Ask your breaker for a Nissan Leaf bonnet stay rod or bonnet prop rod to match your generation.

The first-generation Nissan Leaf (ZE0/AZE0 platform) ran from 2011 to 2017 in the UK, with a significant facelift in 2013 that changed the front end styling including the bonnet and surrounding panels. The bonnet stay rod itself is a simple metal rod and is unlikely to vary between the pre-facelift and post-facelift cars, but confirm the specific part number with your breaker against your registration to be sure.

These are different generations — the second-generation Leaf (ZE1 platform) launched in the UK for the 2018 model year and has a completely redesigned body compared to the 2011–2017 first-generation car. A stay rod from a 2015 first-gen Leaf is very unlikely to be compatible with a 2018 second-gen Leaf, as the bonnet geometry and hinge positions differ. Always confirm with your breaker using both registration numbers before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet stay rod on the Nissan Leaf — Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna and other trim variants all share the same bonnet and stay rod within a given generation. The bonnets themselves may look slightly different if additional badges or insulation pads are fitted, but the prop rod is the same part. Any stay rod from the correct generation should be a straightforward match regardless of trim.

Yes — the Leaf e+ (62kWh) shares the same ZE1 body as the standard second-generation Leaf and the bonnet and stay rod are the same regardless of battery size or power output. Drivetrain and battery differences do not affect front-end body hardware like the bonnet prop. Confirm with your breaker using your registration to be safe, but trim and battery variant should make no difference here.

On the Nissan Leaf the bonnet stay rod typically locates into a small plastic retaining clip mounted on the bonnet or body — it is often the clip rather than the rod itself that fails, and some breakers will supply just the clip. When contacting a breaker, describe both parts and check whether they can supply the clip separately, as this can be a cheaper fix than replacing the full rod assembly. Give your breaker your registration so they can pull the correct part for your generation of Leaf.