How to Install a Hood Latch and Enhance Underhood Appearance on 2008 Dodge Magnum?

To install the hood latch, hold it close to the headlamp crossmember, take up the release cable and lock it in with two screws that are tightened to 28 Nm. Adjust as necessary then connect the covers for the underhood appearance, making sure the clips snap into place. Finally, re-connect the battery negative cable.

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2008 Dodge Magnum Release Cable, Front Part Number: 5065522AE
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5065522AB, 5065522AD, 5065522AC
- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 113.4 x 4.1 x 2.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5065522AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Magnum Submodels:
- R/T, SE, SRT8, SXT, SXT Special Edition | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.1 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Magnum Lock, Front Part Number: 5065524AF
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5065524AB, 5065524AD, 5065524AE, 5065524AC
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.8 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5065524AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Magnum Submodels:
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2008 Dodge Magnum Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Hood Latch and Enhance Underhood Appearance on 2008 Dodge Magnum?
A: To install the hood latch, hold it close to the headlamp crossmember, take up the release cable and lock it in with two screws that are tightened to 28 Nm. Adjust as necessary then connect the covers for the underhood appearance, making sure the clips snap into place. Finally, re-connect the battery negative cable.