How to Safely Remove and Install a Hood Latch on 2002 Dodge Durango?

To service the hood latch, open the hood and remove the bolts that hold the safety latch together. Separate it from the hood and position and fix the new latch with bolts providing a tightening of 9.6 N.m (85 in.lbs.). Close the hood and test the latch operation, adjusting if necessary.

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2002 Dodge Durango Lock, Front Part Number: 55255451AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55255451
- Item Weight: 1.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.0 x 3.9 x 2.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55255451AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Durango Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55256496AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55256496AB
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.4 x 9.9 x 1.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256496AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Durango Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2002 Dodge Durango Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Safely Remove and Install a Hood Latch on 2002 Dodge Durango?
A: To service the hood latch, open the hood and remove the bolts that hold the safety latch together. Separate it from the hood and position and fix the new latch with bolts providing a tightening of 9.6 N.m (85 in.lbs.). Close the hood and test the latch operation, adjusting if necessary.