Mercedes W204 Left N/S Engine Bonnet Hood Gas Strut Spring A2049800064

Mercedes W204 Left N/S Engine Bonnet Hood Gas Strut Spring is a precisely fitted bonnet support component, designed for installation on the left side of the engine bay in W204 series models. This gas strut ensures stable support for the bonnet in the open position, improving safety and comfort when working on the vehicle. Thanks to a design consistent with factory specifications, this part is highly valued for professional body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2049800064
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2049800064
• Substitutable numbers: A2049800064, A 204 980 00 64, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the bonnet gas strut

The bonnet gas strut in a Mercedes W204 is responsible for controlled lifting and support of the bonnet without the need for additional props. The gas strut reduces the load on the hinges, stabilizes the movement of the bonnet, and limits the risk of it falling unexpectedly during maintenance work.

The version described as front left is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which is important both for proper force distribution and compatibility with factory mounting points. Correct placement on the vehicle is crucial for maintaining the proper opening geometry of the bonnet and even load distribution on the hinges.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W204

The telescopic bonnet gas strut has been designed as a component consistent with the solutions used in the factory W204 series, which translates into:

• appropriately selected damping and bonnet opening assistance force,
• stroke geometry matched to the bonnet's range of motion,
• mounting points compatible with standard body brackets.

Thanks to this, installation is performed in a manner similar to the factory process, without the need for body modifications or the use of additional adapters. This is significant both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a worn-out strut during standard maintenance.

Component condition and service application

The offered bonnet gas strut is a part from the Bonnet category, sourced from dismantling, which makes it an attractive solution for cost-effective vehicle repair. The used component allows for maintaining consistency with the vehicle's original construction while reducing replacement costs compared to purchasing a new part.

This solution is particularly beneficial in the case of:

• post-accident repairs in the front body area,
• replacing a worn or weakened bonnet gas strut,
• restoring full functionality of the engine bay in vehicles used intensively.

Benefits of using an original bonnet gas strut

Using a bonnet gas strut dedicated to the Mercedes W204 brings a range of practical utility and service benefits. The most important include:

• Safe engine bay handling – stable support of the bonnet during inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Consistency with factory construction – maintaining the original operating characteristics of the bonnet and proper force distribution on the hinges.
• Professional repair result – especially important in vehicles serviced in workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand.

Thanks to the fitment for a specific model from the W204 series, the strut works with existing body elements, which facilitates installation and reduces the time required to perform the service.

Mercedes Bonnets – selection of other elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as reinforcements, hinges, or additional struts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bonnets category.

Additional technical support

During service work in the engine bay, especially in vehicles with diesel units, it is worth paying attention to the general condition of the equipment and the fuel system. In diagnosing problems with diesel engines, an article discussing typical symptoms and consequences of neglect in the injection system may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Diesel injector faults – how to recognize them and what are the risks of neglecting them.