How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on 2006 Dodge Dakota?

To service the hood latch, remove push pin fasteners and upper radiator shroud. Mark the latch position and remove it from the crossmember and unhook the release cable. Reconnect the cable, shift the latch to the marks, bolt it, and adjust accordingly.

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2006 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Part Number: 55255451AC
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- 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
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- SKU: 55255451AC
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Fits the following 2006 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2006 Dodge Dakota Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55359715AC
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55359715AB
- Item Weight: 2.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 20.4 x 10.6 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55359715AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
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2006 Dodge Dakota Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on 2006 Dodge Dakota?
A: To service the hood latch, remove push pin fasteners and upper radiator shroud. Mark the latch position and remove it from the crossmember and unhook the release cable. Reconnect the cable, shift the latch to the marks, bolt it, and adjust accordingly.