How to Maintain the Hood Latch for Optimal Safety on 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

You should first raise the hood and then steady it to service the hood safety latch. Following that, remove the bolt connecting the safety latch to the hood, then remove the latch from the hood. On installation, hang the latch on the hood, then screw in the safety latch bolt, applying 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) of torque. Then, take out the support rod and close the hood.

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2006 Jeep Wrangler Safety Catch, Front Part Number: 55176731AF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood Safety Catch; Hood Safety Catch, Front; Hook Hood Safety Catch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55176731AE
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.7 x 2.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55176731AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Lock, Front Part Number: 55176636AD
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Catch; Catch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55176636AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain the Hood Latch for Optimal Safety on 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
A: You should first raise the hood and then steady it to service the hood safety latch. Following that, remove the bolt connecting the safety latch to the hood, then remove the latch from the hood. On installation, hang the latch on the hood, then screw in the safety latch bolt, applying 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) of torque. Then, take out the support rod and close the hood.