How do you remove and reinstall the hood latch and release cable on Chrysler Town & Country?

To undo the hood latch one has to first unscrew the bolts attaching the hood latch to the radiator support, and then disconnect the latch assembly. This is followed by the removal of the hood release cable and detaching the latch from the radiator support and reinstallation of the same requires the performance of the above steps in reverse. For the cable, first, pull out the cable end and then slide the cable case end forward in the keyhole groove of the hood and pinch the barb on cable case so as to close it and then unlock the cable from the latch lever and take the cable from the latch. Inside the car pull out the hood release cable and its handle and then take off the rubber handle cover at the hole in the dash panel. Connect a string or wire at the engine side of the cable, disconnect it and pass it through the fire wall into the passenger compartment. Last, attach the string or wire you pulled back into the new cable and pull it back through the firewall to the compartment of the automobile engine completing the process by reversing the steps of removal.

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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch
Part Number: 5020846AA
$62.20 MSRP: $127.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood; Latch, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country | Gold, Limited, Limited Platinum, LX, S, Touring, Touring L, Touring Plus, Touring-L | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.0L
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Chrysler Town & Country Body Half Hood Latch
Part Number: 4673094
$49.01 MSRP: $63.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood - Body Half ; Latch Assembly, Hood Half; Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Chrysler Town & Country | Base AWD, Base FWD | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch
Part Number: 4717515AB
$57.16 MSRP: $117.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Replaced by: 4717515AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Chrysler Town & Country | Base, EL, EX, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LX FWD, LXi FWD, Touring AWD, Touring FWD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Release Latch
Part Number: 4717517AC
$69.49 MSRP: $105.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood Latch
- Replaced by: 4717517AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2007 Chrysler Town & Country | Base, EL, EX, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LX AWD, LX FWD, LXi AWD, LXi FWD, Touring AWD, Touring FWD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch
Part Number: 4675780AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood; Latch Assembly, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Chrysler Town & Country | Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LX AWD, LX FWD, LXi AWD, LXi FWD, SX | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch
Part Number: 4717515AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Chrysler Town & Country | Base, EL, EX, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LX AWD, LX FWD, LXi AWD, LXi FWD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Release Latch
Part Number: 4717480AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaced by: 4717480AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Chrysler Town & Country | LX AWD, LX FWD, LXi AWD, LXi FWD, SX | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Release Latch
Part Number: 4717480AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 4717480AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Chrysler Town & Country | LX AWD, LX FWD, LXi AWD, LXi FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, SX | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L

Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch

Chrysler Town & Country has the Hood Latch that is very essential in making sure that the hood does not open while the vehicle is in use. It is located spherically below the front of the hood hinging that essential components such as the engine, the radiator, and battery are well protected while driving. Chrysler Town & Country may come with different Hood Latch for different model year although these differences are not elaborated. In this case the principle function of the Hood Latch does not change and continues to revolve around the protection of some of the most crucial components of a car. Altogether, the Hood Latch is an essential component of the Chrysler Town & Country vehicles as a functional and aesthetic design aspect as well as structures the car's frame.

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Chrysler Town & Country Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you remove and reinstall the hood latch and release cable on Chrysler Town & Country?
A: To undo the hood latch one has to first unscrew the bolts attaching the hood latch to the radiator support, and then disconnect the latch assembly. This is followed by the removal of the hood release cable and detaching the latch from the radiator support and reinstallation of the same requires the performance of the above steps in reverse. For the cable, first, pull out the cable end and then slide the cable case end forward in the keyhole groove of the hood and pinch the barb on cable case so as to close it and then unlock the cable from the latch lever and take the cable from the latch. Inside the car pull out the hood release cable and its handle and then take off the rubber handle cover at the hole in the dash panel. Connect a string or wire at the engine side of the cable, disconnect it and pass it through the fire wall into the passenger compartment. Last, attach the string or wire you pulled back into the new cable and pull it back through the firewall to the compartment of the automobile engine completing the process by reversing the steps of removal.