How to Install and Secure a Hood Latch Properly on 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

Start the installation by setting the catch bracket into place, then attach its nuts and tighten them to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.). After that, put in the hood catch and tighten the nuts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) using a torque wrench.

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Lock, Front Part Number: 55395653AG
$82.90 MSRP: $125.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Catch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55395653AE, 55395653AB, 55395653AF, 55395653AC, 55395653AD
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.1 x 1.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 55395653AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X | 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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2008 Jeep Wrangler Safety Catch, Front Part Number: 55395654AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood Safety Catch; Hood Safety Catch, Front; Hood Latch; Lock; Hook Hood Safety Catch
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.7 x 1.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55395654AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

2008 Jeep Wrangler Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install and Secure a Hood Latch Properly on 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
A: Start the installation by setting the catch bracket into place, then attach its nuts and tighten them to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.). After that, put in the hood catch and tighten the nuts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) using a torque wrench.