How to Maintain and Fix a Hood Latch on Jeep Compass?

To work on the hood latch, make a mark on the radiator crossmember just under where the latch 3 is with a grease pencil. After that, disconnect cable 1 from latch 3 and free cable 2 from latch 3. For the last step, remove bolts 2 and then take out the latch 3.

How is the Hood Latch Installed on Jeep Compass?

Connect the hood latch cable to the hood latch before proceeding to installation. After that, mount the hood latch on the upper radiator crossmember, installing the bolts loosely. Hold the hood latch in place with the radiator crossmember marks and bolt it tightly with 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) of force. Adjust the hood only if it is in the wrong position.

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Jeep Compass Lock, Front Part Number: 68261146AA
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68079690AC, 68079690AA, 68079690AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 Jeep Compass | 75th Anniversary, Altitude, Base, High Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport | 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4589246AA, 4589246AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 Jeep Compass | 75th Anniversary, Altitude, Base, High Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Compass Lock, Front Part Number: 68280608AC
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68280608AA, 68280608AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2025 Jeep Compass | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited, Red, Sport, Trailhawk, Upland | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68280607AA, 68280607AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2025 Jeep Compass | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Limited, Red, Sport, Trailhawk, Upland | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
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- Replaces: 4589800AC, 4589800AB, 4589800AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Jeep Compass | Limited, Sport | 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Latch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5160032AB, 5160032AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 Jeep Compass | Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

Jeep Compass Hood Latch

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The Hood Latch in Jeep Compass car is quite vital since it ensures that the hood is shut and does not open while operating the car. This component is placed midship just below the front part of the hood so that it protects some of the most crucial parts of the car such as the engine, the radiator and the battery. The key points do not differentiate different types and styles of the Hood Latch that used in Jeep Compass during different production years, but still, the main components focus on the same function of safety and security. The Hood Latch component is among the critical applicative components of the Jeep Compass since it ensures the coy assembly of the automobile parts and trims. Toward the general direction, the Hood Latch is quite essential for safety and functionality of the Jeep Compass.

Jeep Compass Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Lock, Front
4589801AA
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Hood Latch on Jeep Compass?
A:
To work on the hood latch, make a mark on the radiator crossmember just under where the latch 3 is with a grease pencil. After that, disconnect cable 1 from latch 3 and free cable 2 from latch 3. For the last step, remove bolts 2 and then take out the latch 3.
Lock, Front
68261145AA
Q: How is the Hood Latch Installed on Jeep Compass?
A:
Connect the hood latch cable to the hood latch before proceeding to installation. After that, mount the hood latch on the upper radiator crossmember, installing the bolts loosely. Hold the hood latch in place with the radiator crossmember marks and bolt it tightly with 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) of force. Adjust the hood only if it is in the wrong position.