Audi A4 B9 Hood Bonnet Gas Strut Spring Left Right N/O/S Set 8W0823359B

Audi A4 B9 Hood Bonnet Gas Strut Spring Left Right N/O/S Set is a set of front hood support components designed for Audi vehicles. The set ensures stable opening of the hood, improving the convenience of engine bay maintenance and safety during service work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8W0823359B
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W0823359B
• Substitutable numbers: 8W0823359B, 8W0 823 359 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the strut set

The presented hood strut set has been designed to operate in the front part of the body, on the left and right sides, in accordance with the factory design layout of the Audi A4 B9 generation. It is responsible for the controlled lifting and holding of the hood in a stable position, which reduces the risk of it falling unexpectedly and facilitates access to components in the engine bay.

Thanks to the fitment to original mounting points, the struts work with existing hood hinges, locks, and other hood parts, maintaining correct opening geometry and predictable operating characteristics.

Construction, fitment, and installation

The hood strut set has been constructed as a component compliant with Audi factory specifications, which translates into the correct working length, appropriately selected support force, and compatible mounting ends. The placement on the vehicle in the front area allows for direct replacement of worn components without the need for body modifications.

This solution is particularly beneficial when servicing vehicles where the original struts have lost their properties – replacing them with a matched set restores the comfort of opening the hood and improves the ergonomics of daily operation. Precise fitment with factory mounting points reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of improper hood operation.

Performance characteristics and benefits

The complete set of left and right hood struts allows for even load distribution, which promotes stable operation of the entire lifting system. The properly selected support force characteristic facilitates opening the hood while ensuring it is securely held in the upper position.

Key benefits include:

• increased comfort of engine bay maintenance thanks to smooth hood lifting,
• improved safety when working on the vehicle through stable support,
• preservation of factory hood opening geometry,
• consistency with other system elements – hinges and lock.

The used nature of the parts allows for an economical restoration of the hood lifting system's efficiency while maintaining the original Audi design.

Integration with the body and other hood elements

The set works with factory mounting elements within the front body area, so it does not require additional adapters or modifications. Consistency with the hood structure translates into even guidance during opening and closing, which reduces the load on the hinges and the lock.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the hood area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional struts, guide elements, or mounts, check out the available parts in the Audi hood hinges, locks, and other parts category.

Support for restoration and operation of youngtimers

Properly selected, used body components are particularly important for maintaining vehicles from model years that are beginning to enter the youngtimer segment in good condition. In the case of Audi models, appropriately selected hood struts allow for maintaining functionality and ease of vehicle operation without the need to resort to expensive new components.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components when refreshing cars such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI, or VW, it is worth reading the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, which describes practical scenarios for modernization and part selection.