How to Maintain and Fix the Hood Cable and Handle Assembly on Dodge Ram 3500?

The hood cable and handle assembly can be serviced or repaired by first taking out the hood latch and battery tray. Undo the three pin push connectors before using the screwdriver inside the cab to take out the two screws that hold the handle to the panel bracket. Open the grommet at the cowl panel and remove the cable through the cab. Insert the cable/handle assembly into the cowl using the panel opening and then add the grommet. Slide the handle onto its bracket on the panel, then tighten it with the screws. Use the edge of the door fender as a guide and install the three push pin fasteners before you put in the latch and battery tray.

How to Install the Hood Cable on Dodge Ram 3500?

Begin by leading the hood cable through the cowl panel and then place the grommet 4 in position. Following that, attach the hood cable handle 2 to the instrument panel bracket 3 and hold it in place with two bolts 1, then tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.). After that, lead the hood cable toward the left fender rail and the upper radiator crossmember, attaching the three retained guides as you go. Install the battery tray to the inner left part of the engine compartment after that. Set the hood latch as the last step.

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Dodge Ram 3500 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:
- 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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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- 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55076343
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch; Release Assembly; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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
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- 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6

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Dodge Ram 3500 Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

Release Cable, Front
55076343
Q: How to Maintain and Fix the Hood Cable and Handle Assembly on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
The hood cable and handle assembly can be serviced or repaired by first taking out the Hood Latch and Battery Tray. Undo the three pin push connectors before using the screwdriver inside the cab to take out the two screws that hold the handle to the panel bracket. Open the grommet at the cowl panel and remove the cable through the cab. Insert the cable/handle assembly into the cowl using the panel opening and then add the grommet. Slide the handle onto its bracket on the panel, then tighten it with the screws. Use the edge of the door fender as a guide and install the three push pin fasteners before you put in the latch and battery tray.
Release Cable, Front
55364471AA
Q: How to Install the Hood Cable on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
Begin by leading the hood cable through the cowl panel and then place the grommet 4 in position. Following that, attach the hood cable handle 2 to the instrument panel bracket 3 and hold it in place with two bolts 1, then tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.). After that, lead the hood cable toward the left fender rail and the upper radiator crossmember, attaching the three retained guides as you go. Install the Battery Tray to the inner left part of the engine compartment after that. Set the Hood Latch as the last step.