How to Install and Adjust a Hood Latch on Dodge Durango?

Connect the release cable (2) to the hood latch (1) first when installing the hood latch. After that, install the latch by matching it with the marks you made and hold it in place by bolting it in. Twist the bolts on the brackets so the torque is 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.). When you are done, shut the hood and fix the latch in place.

How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Dodge Durango?

For a proper hood latch repair, first open the hood and use a grease pencil to mark the latch location so you can line it up again after repair. Take out the bolts from the hood latch to the radiator closure panel crossmember and separate the two. After that, take the release cable off the hood latch. The release cable goes into the hood latch; then, the latch should be placed on the crossmember so that the bottom flange wraps around the bracket. Place the bolt through the hood latch and the radiator closure panel crossmember and tighten them to 10.7 N.m (80 in.lbs.). When you're done, shut the hood and make sure the latch is secure.

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Dodge Durango Lock, Front Part Number: 55255451AC
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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- 1998-2003 Dodge Durango | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55362549AG, 55362549AE
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- 2004-2009 Dodge Durango | Adventurer, Limited, Limited Hybrid, SE, SLT, ST, SXT | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4589688AB, 4589688AC, 4589688AD
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- 2011-2015 Dodge Durango | Citadel, Crew, Express, Heat, Limited, R/T, Rallye, SXT, Special Service | 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
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- 2011-2025 Dodge Durango | Citadel, Crew, Express, GT, GT Plus, GT Premium, Heat, Limited, Pursuit, R/T, R/T Hemi Orange, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, Rallye, SRT, SRT 392, SRT 392 Plus, SRT 392 Premium, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Plus, SRT Hellcat Premium, SXT, SXT Plus, Special Service | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
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- 2016-2025 Dodge Durango | Citadel, GT, GT Plus, GT Premium, Limited, Pursuit, R/T, R/T Hemi Orange, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, SRT, SRT 392, SRT 392 Plus, SRT 392 Premium, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Plus, SRT Hellcat Premium, SXT, SXT Plus, Special Service | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
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- 1998-2003 Dodge Durango | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport | 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

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Hood Latch is an important component for protection of the vehicles such as Dodge Durango where it is incorporated to ensure that the bonnet is closed during operation to avoid sudden opening. This component is optimal fitted right under the front side of the hood so that important components such as the engine, water tank, and battery among others are safeguarded. Dodge Durango has employed different kinds of Hood Latch in the past years and different mechanisms of which has been employed enhance on safety and reliability. While specific differences between these types may not be detailed, the primary goal remains consistent: It is necessary in order to preserve the contour of the automotive hood and for the protection of important components of vehicles. Dodge Durango Hood Latch can be regarded as the exceptional example of the functionality and security features incorporated into vehicle design.

Dodge Durango Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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55362549AH
Q: How to Install and Adjust a Hood Latch on Dodge Durango?
A:
Connect the release cable (2) to the hood latch (1) first when installing the hood latch. After that, install the latch by matching it with the marks you made and hold it in place by bolting it in. Twist the bolts on the brackets so the torque is 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.). When you are done, shut the hood and fix the latch in place.
Lock, Front
55255451AC
Q: How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Dodge Durango?
A:
For a proper hood latch repair, first open the hood and use a grease pencil to mark the latch location so you can line it up again after repair. Take out the bolts from the hood latch to the radiator closure panel crossmember and separate the two. After that, take the release cable off the hood latch. The release cable goes into the hood latch; then, the latch should be placed on the crossmember so that the bottom flange wraps around the bracket. Place the bolt through the hood latch and the radiator closure panel crossmember and tighten them to 10.7 N.m (80 in.lbs.). When you're done, shut the hood and make sure the latch is secure.