How to Detach the Hood Cable on Dodge Ram 1500?

Begin by releasing the hook on the end of the cable from the latch and then remove the collar from it. After that, slide the support clip out of the shower wall. After that, take the three hood cable retainers off the upper radiator crossmember and the left fender rail. Once inside the vehicle, take out the clips holding the hood release handle to the instrument panel. Put a finger into the opening between the hood and windshield and pull the hood cable together with the cable handle assembly.

How to Install the Hood Cable for Latch Release on Dodge Ram 1500?

First, open the cowl panel, feed the cable through and install grommet 4. Now, place the hood release handle 2 into the instrument panel bracket 3 and join the two with two bolts 1, tightening them until they reach 9 Nm or 80 in. lbs. After that, guide the hood cable over the left fender rail and up to the upper radiator crossmember, placing the three hood cable retainers securely. Following that, secure the battery tray onto the left portion of the engine compartment. The last step is to fit the hood latch.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55275849AA
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Release Assembly; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
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- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55364471AA
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch Handle And Cable Assembly; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Release Cable, Front Part Number: 5160352AG
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch Handle And Cable Assembly; Release Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5160352AB, 5160352AE, 5160352AD, 5160352AF, 5160352AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

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Dodge Ram 1500 Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

Release Cable, Front
5160352AG
Q: How to Detach the Hood Cable on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
Begin by releasing the hook on the end of the cable from the latch and then remove the collar from it. After that, slide the support clip out of the shower wall. After that, take the three hood cable retainers off the upper radiator crossmember and the left fender rail. Once inside the vehicle, take out the clips holding the hood release handle to the instrument panel. Put a finger into the opening between the hood and windshield and pull the hood cable together with the cable handle assembly.
Release Cable, Front
55364471AA
Q: How to Install the Hood Cable for Latch Release on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
First, open the cowl panel, feed the cable through and install grommet 4. Now, place the hood release handle 2 into the instrument panel bracket 3 and join the two with two bolts 1, tightening them until they reach 9 Nm or 80 in. lbs. After that, guide the hood cable over the left fender rail and up to the upper radiator crossmember, placing the three hood cable retainers securely. Following that, secure the Battery Tray onto the left portion of the engine compartment. The last step is to fit the Hood Latch.