How Is the Hood Latch Installed on 2009 Dodge Dakota?

The release cable should be attached at the hood latch first. Position the latch in accordance with the marked positions, and attach it using bolts and tighten them to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.). Lastly, put on the hood and adjust on the latch where needed.

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2009 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
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55255451AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 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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2009 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 2009 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2009 Dodge Dakota Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How Is the Hood Latch Installed on 2009 Dodge Dakota?
A: The release cable should be attached at the hood latch first. Position the latch in accordance with the marked positions, and attach it using bolts and tighten them to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.). Lastly, put on the hood and adjust on the latch where needed.