Mercedes A207 C207 Bonnet Lifter Gas Strut Left Right N/O/S A2079800564

Mercedes A207 C207 Bonnet Lifter Gas Strut Left Right is an original part from the Gas springs and struts group, designed for securely supporting the bonnet in Mercedes vehicles. This used component ensures a factory fit, stable operation, and predictable behavior when opening and closing the engine cover.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2079800564
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2079800564
• Substitutable numbers: A2079800564, A 207 980 05 64, A 207 980 07 64, A2079800764
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Part type: Bonnet Lift Support
• Category: Lift Supports & Prop Rods

Purpose and function of the bonnet gas strut

The bonnet gas strut in A207/C207 series models is responsible for the controlled lifting and supporting of the engine compartment cover. Using the correct component from this group reduces the risk of the bonnet falling suddenly, improves service comfort, and facilitates daily vehicle operation. The product is designed for installation on both the right and left sides, allowing for a consistent restoration of the factory configuration.

Construction, installation, and fitment

The offered strut belongs to the Gas springs and struts category, which means it uses compressed gas to generate supporting force. The design is adapted to work with factory mounting points on the body and the bonnet, ensuring that installation is predictable and does not require any bodywork modifications.

The placement on the vehicle covers both the right and left sides, allowing you to choose a configuration consistent with the solution applied by the manufacturer. In practice, this translates into:

• the correct bonnet opening angle,
• even load distribution on the hinges,
• stable maintenance of the cover in the service position.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes component

Using a bonnet gas strut dedicated to Mercedes vehicles allows you to maintain consistency with the vehicle's factory specifications. The original component from this group ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounts without the need for adaptation,
• repeatable operating characteristics when opening and closing the bonnet,
• preservation of the cover movement geometry intended by the manufacturer.

The used component is a cost-effective solution that allows you to restore the proper operation of the bonnet lifting system while maintaining the original vehicle design.

Condition, verification, and service application

The strut comes from a Mercedes vehicle and is classified as a used component. This type of part works well for standard maintenance repairs when the goal is to restore the efficiency of the bonnet support system without interfering with the body structure. Thanks to the preservation of the original mounting geometry, it is possible to quickly restore the factory operation of the bonnet on the right and left sides.

Expansion of upgrades within the bonnet lifting system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional struts, bonnet gas springs, or support brackets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes gas springs and struts category.

If you are considering a wider use of used components in your car and want to better understand how to combine savings with maintaining appropriate quality, an article describing a practical approach to selecting parts from the secondary market may be helpful – you can find it here: Used car parts – a way for style and savings.