Volkswagen Touran Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts
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Fitment questions
Does the Volkswagen Touran actually have bonnet struts, or does it use a rod to hold the bonnet up?
Yes, the Touran uses gas-filled bonnet struts (also called bonnet lifters or bonnet supports) to hold the bonnet open - there is no manual prop rod. You will typically find one strut on each side of the engine bay, connecting the bonnet to the body. So searching for a used Touran bonnet strut is the right approach.
Will a bonnet strut from a Mk1 Touran (2003-2010) fit a Mk2 Touran (2010-2015)?
The Mk1 Touran ran from 2003 to 2010 and the Mk2 from 2010 to 2015, and these are different generations built on different platforms, so the struts are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Always source a strut that matches your specific generation rather than assuming cross-generation fitment works. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.
The Mk1 Touran had a facelift around 2006 - does this affect which bonnet strut I need?
The Mk1 Touran received a facelift in 2006 which primarily updated the front-end styling including the grille, lights and bumper, but the bonnet itself and its mounting points did not fundamentally change across this facelift. In most cases the bonnet strut is likely to be the same pre- and post-facelift Mk1, but because we cannot state this as an absolute fact for every variant, it is worth confirming with the breaker that the strut they have suits your exact registration.
Does the trim level affect which bonnet strut I need - for example, will a strut from an S-spec Touran fit a SE or Sport?
No, trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the Touran - the bonnet and its supporting struts are the same across S, SE, Sport and any other trim within the same generation. You do not need to match trim when sourcing this part. Simply ensure the strut comes from the correct generation of Touran.
Will a bonnet strut from a Mk2 Touran (2010-2015) fit the Mk2 facelift model sold after 2015?
The Touran was significantly redesigned for 2015, moving to the MQB platform, which VW marketed as an all-new third-generation model rather than a simple facelift - so the 2015-onwards Touran is effectively a Mk3, not a facelifted Mk2. This means struts from the 2010-2015 Mk2 are very unlikely to fit the Mk3 built from 2015 onwards. Always confirm compatibility against your exact registration with the breaker.
Does it matter whether my Touran has a petrol or diesel engine when buying a used bonnet strut?
No, engine type has no bearing on bonnet strut fitment - the strut is part of the bonnet mechanism and is the same regardless of whether your Touran is petrol, diesel, or any other drivetrain variant. Focus on matching the generation of your Touran, and you can disregard engine specification entirely when sourcing this part.