How to Maintain and Fix the Hood Release Cable on Jeep Grand Cherokee?

To begin service or repair of the hood cable, first free it from both the hood latch and the support clips found on the inner fender panel. Following this, get rid of the left cowl panel trim, then take out the fasteners that hold the cable bracket to the cowl side of the engine. Take the cable out of the connector under the instrument panel by running it through the dash panel first. Route the cable through the dash panel hole toward the engine, slowly pulling the wire so the round grommet inserts into the bottom of the removable panel. Set the cable bracket on the cowl side panel and screw it in place with the fasteners. Replace the side trim panel on the left cowl, put the cable in the left inner fender panel clips and secure the cable to the hood latch.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55394495AB
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Release; Hood Release Cable, Front; Cable Hood Release; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 65th Anniversary Edition, Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT8 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 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 6.1 L GAS
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Release Cable Part Number: 55076109
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Release; Hood Release Cable; Cable Hood Lock Release; Cable, Hood Release
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5.9 Limited, Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE, TSi | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Release Cable, Front Part Number: 68032581AE
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- Other Name: Cable - Hood Latch; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Hood Latch With Cable; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68032581AD, 68032581AB, 68032581AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4xe, 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Laredo, Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited, Limited X, Overland, Overland Summit, SRT, SRT8, Summit, Summit Reserve, Trackhawk, Trailhawk, Upland | 3.0L V6, 3.6L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6.2L V8, 6.4L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Release Cable Part Number: 68430182AG
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- Other Name: Cable - Manual Parking And Hood Release
- Replaces: 68430182AF, 68430182AE, 68430182AD, 68430182AC
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 30th Anniversary 4xe, 4xe, Altitude, Altitude X, Laredo, Laredo X, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve, Trailhawk | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Release Cable, Front Part Number: 55135532AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Hood Release; Hood Release Cable, Front; Cable Hood Release; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo, Limited, Overland, Special Edition, Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hood Release Cable

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The Hood Release Cable in the Jeep Grand Cherokee allows the driver to operate the hood latch, providing access to the engine compartment for routine examination and access. The Hood Release Cable connects the release lever, located beside the driving seat, to the latch assembly found at the front end. Once the lever is pulled, tension moves through the flexible steel core of the Hood Release Cable, pulling back the latch mechanism and freeing the hood. Under this system, a primary Hood Release Cable runs from the handle on the interior to a junction underneath the hood. Further segments of Hood Release Cables run from the junction to each latch so that both latching points release together. The outer sheath protects the inbuilt strand. But heat, moisture and vibration can crack the covering over time in a Grand Cherokee. Water seeps in under the crack, speeding corrosion or stretching. Should the component deteriorate, then it will make the hood stuck in the latched position. Thus, a Jeep owner benefits from the hood latch being in working order. A consistently reliable hood opening is achieved on every Jeep Grand Cherokee thanks to the brand design's cable action. A functional Hood Release Cable enables easy opening and closing of the hood over the Jeep Grand Cherokee engine bay.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hood Release Cable Parts and Q&A

Release Cable, Front
55135532AB
Q: How to Maintain and Fix the Hood Release Cable on Jeep Grand Cherokee?
A:
To begin service or repair of the hood cable, first free it from both the Hood Latch and the support clips found on the inner fender panel. Following this, get rid of the left cowl panel trim, then take out the fasteners that hold the cable bracket to the cowl side of the engine. Take the cable out of the connector under the instrument panel by running it through the dash panel first. Route the cable through the dash panel hole toward the engine, slowly pulling the wire so the round grommet inserts into the bottom of the removable panel. Set the cable bracket on the cowl side panel and screw it in place with the fasteners. Replace the side trim panel on the left cowl, put the cable in the left inner fender panel clips and secure the cable to the hood latch.