How to Install and Service a Hood Latch on 2007 Dodge Dakota?

You should make sure the new hood latch is lubricated if lubrication is essential for it before starting the installation. To start, pull the hood release cable from the dash panel and into the engine area. Following that, add the hood release handle and make sure to tighten it with the screws. Insert the grommet into the hole in the dash panel and then snap the retainer clips onto the release cable before fitting them in the engine compartment holes. Then, install the hood latch.

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2007 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 2007 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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2007 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 2007 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
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2007 Dodge Dakota Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install and Service a Hood Latch on 2007 Dodge Dakota?
A: You should make sure the new hood latch is lubricated if lubrication is essential for it before starting the installation. To start, pull the hood release cable from the dash panel and into the engine area. Following that, add the hood release handle and make sure to tighten it with the screws. Insert the grommet into the hole in the dash panel and then snap the retainer clips onto the release cable before fitting them in the engine compartment holes. Then, install the hood latch.