Second Hand Volkswagen Touareg Bonnet Strut
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Fitment questions
Does the Volkswagen Touareg actually have bonnet struts, or does it use a prop rod?
Yes, the Volkswagen Touareg uses gas-charged bonnet struts (also called bonnet lifters or bonnet supports) rather than a prop rod, so this is a genuine part on the car. There are typically two struts, one on each side, holding the bonnet open automatically when raised. This applies across all generations of the Touareg.
Will a bonnet strut from a 2006 Touareg fit my 2009 Touareg?
Both of those years sit within the first-generation Touareg (7L platform, produced 2002–2010), so they share the same front-end architecture and the struts are very likely to be compatible. The first-generation received a facelift in 2006 with changes to the front end, so confirm with the breaker whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift struts are interchangeable against your specific registration. Never assume fitment without the breaker verifying part numbers.
Does a bonnet strut from a second-generation Touareg (2010–2018) fit the first-generation (2002–2010)?
No — the first-generation (7L, 2002–2010) and second-generation (7P, 2010–2018) Touareg are entirely different platforms with different bonnet designs, so the struts will not interchange between generations. Always source a strut from the correct generation for your car, and give the breaker your registration to confirm the exact part.
The second-generation Touareg was facelifted in 2014 — will a pre-facelift strut fit a post-facelift car?
The second-generation Touareg (7P) did receive a facelift around 2014 which brought changes to the front end including the grille and bumper treatment. Whether the bonnet struts themselves changed across that facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as it is not guaranteed the mounting points or strut dimensions remained identical. Quoting your reg to the breaker is the safest way to get the right part.
Does my trim level — for example S, SE, Altitude, or R-Line — affect which bonnet strut I need?
No, trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Touareg — the bonnet and its struts are shared across all trim grades within a given generation and facelift period. You may find the bonnet panel itself differs cosmetically between trims in rare cases, but the strut specification is determined by generation and facelift period, not by whether you have an S, SE, Altitude, or R-Line. Give the breaker your registration and generation details and they can confirm the correct part.
Does the engine fitted to my Touareg affect which bonnet strut I need?
No, engine choice — whether petrol, diesel, or hybrid — does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Touareg. The bonnet and its gas struts are shared across all engine variants within the same generation and facelift period, so a V6 TDI car and a V8 petrol car of the same generation use the same struts. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure.