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Figured I’d update the forum with a factory-esque solution to the missing hood strut fiasco on the MK7 Jetta. Note, this does require welding and some tedious tools/skills to get the hood round mount locked in place. The bracket (#5Q0823402) is welded down in between the wiring harness by the...

Hi, I own a 2001 vr6 and the other day I was going around 55mph and my entire hood flipped up onto my windshield cracking it. I am in MN and cannot find parts anywhere for replacements. I need both fenders, struts, fillers,and obviously the hood and windshield. Just wondering if anyone knows...

From the factory Volkswagen did not equip the MK6 Jetta sedan with a hood strut.  Up until now, Jetta owners were left to suffer opening their hoods.  The owner would need to lift almost all the weight of the hood and then place the hood prop in place in order to keep the hood open. Well...