Audi A6 C8 Engine Hood Bonnet Gas Lifting Strut Left Right N/O/S 4K0823359

The Audi A6 C8 bonnet gas spring is an original component of the engine compartment lid lifting system, designed for installation on both the left and right sides. It provides stable bonnet support, enhancing safety during servicing and the comfort of daily vehicle use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 4K0823359
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4K0823359
• Substitutable numbers: 4K0823359, 4K0 823 359, 4K0823359A, 4K0 823 359 A
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Part type: Bonnet Lift Support
• Category: Lift Supports & Prop Rods

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The presented bonnet gas spring for Audi A6 C8 belongs to the group of components responsible for the controlled opening and stable positioning of the engine cover. It is mounted on both sides of the compartment, allowing for even load distribution and reducing the risk of bonnet twisting or sagging during service work.

Thanks to precisely selected force and stroke parameters, the actuator ensures smooth, jerk-free bonnet lifting, which translates to safe engine compartment operation in both workshop conditions and during daily operational checks.

Construction and Performance Characteristics

The gas spring falls into the category of gas springs and actuators, meaning it utilizes a sealed system with working gas, guaranteeing repeatable performance characteristics throughout its entire range of motion. The construction is based on a piston rod moving within a cylinder, with appropriately selected sealing to limit working medium loss and ensure stable parameters over a longer service life.

This type of solution allows for:

• controlled bonnet opening without requiring significant user effort,
• predictable cover behavior throughout its entire range of motion,
• reduced stress on hinges due to even force distribution on both the left and right sides.

Vehicle Placement and Installation

The component is designed for installation on both the right and left sides of the vehicle, making part selection easier when replacing a pair of actuators. This solution maintains the symmetry of the bonnet lifting system's operation and minimizes differences in support force on both sides.

As an OEM Audi part, the actuator is designed to utilize factory mounting points, which translates to:

• precise fit to the bodywork without the need for modifications,
• compatibility with original bonnet brackets and hinges,
• consistency with the factory opening characteristics intended for the Audi A6 C8 generation.

Characteristics of a Used Product

The offered actuator comes from the secondary market, allowing for economical part replacement while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For gas springs, using parts from the same construction group as the original is important for maintaining correct bonnet geometry and predictable behavior during opening and closing.

Choosing a used OEM part is particularly beneficial where a combination of factory fit and reasonable service costs is important, while simultaneously adhering to the vehicle manufacturer's design intentions.

Application in Service and Operation

Replacement of bonnet gas springs is recommended in situations where the cover does not stay in its upper position, sags on its own, or requires excessive force to lift. Using an original Audi actuator allows for the restoration of:

• safe bonnet support during engine work,
• daily operational comfort for checking fluid levels,
• consistent operation with other body elements, without unwanted stresses.

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