How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Jeep Wrangler?

The first step is to unscrew bolt 1 and once that's done, take out safety catch 4.

How to Install the Hood Latch for Maximum Safety on Jeep Wrangler?

First, set the safety catch and then put on the bolt during installation. Use an 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.) wrench to tighten the bolt.

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Jeep Wrangler Lock Part Number: 55009428
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Hood; Hood Latch; Catch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler | Base, Islander, Laredo, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE, Sahara, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Safety Catch, Front Part Number: 55395654AA
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood Safety Catch; Hood Safety Catch, Front; Hood Latch; Lock; Hook Hood Safety Catch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler | 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Lock, Front Part Number: 55395653AG
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- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Catch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55395653AE, 55395653AB, 55395653AF, 55395653AC, 55395653AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler | 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited X, X | 3.6L V6, 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Safety Catch, Front Part Number: 68284629AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Catch - Hood Safety Catch; Hood Safety Catch, Front; Hood Latch; Lock; Hook Hood Safety Catch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68284629AB, 68284629AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Lock, Front Part Number: 68240952AF
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Catch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68240952AD, 68240952AB, 68240952AE, 68240952AC, 68240952AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 2.0L L4, 3.0L V6, 3.6L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Safety Catch, Front Part Number: 55176731AF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood Safety Catch; Hood Safety Catch, Front; Hook Hood Safety Catch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 55176731AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L L6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Lock, Front Part Number: 55176636AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Catch; Catch Hood; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Jeep Wrangler Hood Latch

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The Hood Latch in Jeep Wrangler automobiles is a very important part since it keeps the hood closed and does not open randomly when the vehicle is on. As shown in the above diagram, this component is placed below the front part of the hood to shield important components such as the engine, the radiator and the battery while operating the vehicle. In the course of the models, many Hood Latch has been used to increase security and durability in Jeep Wrangler. While specific differences between these types may not be detailed, the primary goal remains consistent: as a means of keeping up the core structure of a car in good working condition. Jeep Wrangler Hood Latch is one of the parts of the Jeep automobile that plays an important role in its functionality.

Jeep Wrangler Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Safety Catch, Front
55395654AA
Q: How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
The first step is to unscrew bolt 1 and once that's done, take out safety catch 4.
Lock, Front
55395653AG
Q: How to Install the Hood Latch for Maximum Safety on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
First, set the safety catch and then put on the bolt during installation. Use an 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.) wrench to tighten the bolt.