How to Install and Align a Hood Latch Correctly on Dodge Grand Caravan?

First, join the hood release cable to the hood latch when installing the hood latch. After that, drop the hood latch onto the cross member and place the latch so its holes line up with the pierced tabs. With the hood in place and operated correctly, go ahead and make the needed adjustments. Next, tighten all the attaching bolts to a torque of 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).

How to Remove a Hood Latch on Dodge Grand Caravan?

Make a mark with a grease pencil or its equivalent on the upper radiator crossmember where the hood latch is located before removing it. After that, remove each of the bolts and pull out the latch. After that, remove the latch cable from the latch and take the cable out of the assembly.

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Dodge Grand Caravan Lock, Front Part Number: 5020846AA
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan | American Value Package, C/V, Crew, Express, GT, Mainstreet, R/T, SE, SE 30th Anniversary Edition, SE Plus, SXT, SXT 30th Anniversary Edition | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood - Body Half; Hood Latch; Plate; Latch; Latch, Hood
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1987-1990 Dodge Grand Caravan | LE, SE | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | Anniversary Edition, Base, C/V, EL, ES, EX, SE, SE Plus, SXT, Sport | 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Lock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4717515AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | Anniversary Edition, Base, C/V, EL, ES, EX, SE, SE Plus, SXT, Sport | 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch; Lock; Latch Hood
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- 1996-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan | Base, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Release Hood Latch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan | Base, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Latch; Release Hood Latch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan | Base, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

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The Hood Latch in Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles has an essential role as it is to keep the hood closed so that it cannot open during the use of the vehicles. This component is located at the front part of the hood to ensure that parts such as the engine, the radiator and the battery are well shielded during operation. As for the Hood Latch, it has changed styles of Dodge Grand Caravan over the years and each of the changes focused on safety and reliability. The main difference between these types is not always described in detail, The basic mechanism remains the same and aims at guaranteeing the effective securing of the hood as well. Such components as the Hood Latch are important for the Dodge Grand Caravan as they increase safety and enhance the car's performance.

Dodge Grand Caravan Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Release Cable, Front
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Q: How to Install and Align a Hood Latch Correctly on Dodge Grand Caravan?
A:
First, join the hood release cable to the hood latch when installing the hood latch. After that, drop the hood latch onto the cross member and place the latch so its holes line up with the pierced tabs. With the hood in place and operated correctly, go ahead and make the needed adjustments. Next, tighten all the attaching bolts to a torque of 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
Lock, Front
5020846AA
Q: How to Remove a Hood Latch on Dodge Grand Caravan?
A:
Make a mark with a grease pencil or its equivalent on the upper radiator crossmember where the hood latch is located before removing it. After that, remove each of the bolts and pull out the latch. After that, remove the latch cable from the latch and take the cable out of the assembly.