How to Maintain and Fix a Hood Latch on Dodge Neon?

To work on or repair the hood latch, first unlock the latch and open the hood, then lift the hood with the prop rod while it is open. Then, remove the grille and unscrew the hood latch from the radiator closure panel, detach the hood latch from the panel and pull the remote release cable away from the latch. To install, simply attach the remote release cable to the latch, set the hood latch onto the radiator closure panel and bolt it onto that panel. Afterward, put the grille back, secure the hood and examine whether it is properly fitted and the latch is fastened.

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Dodge Neon Lock, Front Part Number: 4615516AC
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4615516AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2005 Dodge Neon | ACR, Base, ES, High Line, R/T, SE, SRT-4, SXT, Sport | 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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While it is vital, the only function of the Hood Latch of Dodge Neon cars is to give access to the hood of the car. This mechanism allows the driver to open the hood more often for check ups as well as repairs. Proper care must be taken as failure of this hood latch to hold well can cause the hoods to be forc ed open which in turn will cause damage to the hoods and any other part which this hood covers. Dodge Neon have commonly an internal hood latch situated at the right area of the driver's seat below the steering wheel. There is this wrench which helps open the hood somewhat, and you should not use the force when unlocking it since it has a little cable which may break. Implementing regular maintenance will go a long way in preventing rust in new condition and applying penetrating oil on the hood latch will keep the Dodge Neon roadworthy for longer.

Dodge Neon Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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4615516AC
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Hood Latch on Dodge Neon?
A:
To work on or repair the hood latch, first unlock the latch and open the hood, then lift the hood with the prop rod while it is open. Then, remove the Grille and unscrew the hood latch from the radiator closure panel, detach the hood latch from the panel and pull the remote release cable away from the latch. To install, simply attach the remote release cable to the latch, set the hood latch onto the radiator closure panel and bolt it onto that panel. Afterward, put the grille back, secure the hood and examine whether it is properly fitted and the latch is fastened.