{"product_id":"volkswagen-passat-bonnet-gas-strut-2001-2004-single","title":"Volkswagen Passat Bonnet Gas Strut 2001-2004 (Single) — Nitro Struts","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore smooth, controlled bonnet operation on your \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/strong\u003e with this OEM-quality of replacement bonnet gas strut from Nitro Struts. Engineered in Australia to match your vehicle's factory spec, these struts hold the bonnet firmly open for engine bay work and lift it cleanly every time — even on cold winter mornings when worn struts struggle most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Passat (2001–2004)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Owners Choose Nitro Struts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Made\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed and manufactured locally with 30+ years of gas strut experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eOEM-Quality Spec\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct replacement, no modifications needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTested to 50,000 Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — and salt-spray rated for coastal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e12 Month Replacement Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — full replacement for peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSame-Day Dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e — order before 2PM AEST and your order ships today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonnet strut replacement is a straightforward DIY job — typically \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 minutes per side\u003c\/strong\u003e with no special tools required. Always have a second person support the bonnet during installation, or use a sturdy prop. \u003cstrong\u003eReplace both struts as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e — a new strut paired with a tired one creates uneven loading and shortens the new one's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns You Need New Struts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnet drops on its own, won't stay up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow or weak lift when you release the catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorse on cold mornings — gas pressure drops with temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible oil residue on the chrome shaft, or hissing when compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnet needs to be propped with a stick or rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × OEM-quality gas strut. Ships same-day from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking when ordered before 2PM AEST. Need a hand with fitment? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch with our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we've been making and repairing gas struts in Australia for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nitro Struts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48373823668324,"sku":"VOLK-VW-PASSAT-469","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/1079\/3572\/files\/GAS-STRUT-VW-PASSAT-2001-2004-1.jpg?v=1778047868","url":"https:\/\/nitrostruts.com.au\/products\/volkswagen-passat-bonnet-gas-strut-2001-2004-single","provider":"Nitro Struts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}