How to install a hood latch and cable on Dodge Charger?

Mark a line around the latch for alignment before removing it and the hood cable. Reinstall in reverse order, adjusting the latch for secure hood closure. Detach the cable from the latch and remove the left headlight housing. Attach a wire to the cable end for pulling the new cable into the engine compartment. Detach the cable from its clips, possibly cutting some. Under the instrument panel, remove screws and attach the hood release handle. Pull the cable through the firewall into the cab. Attach the wire to the new cable, ensuring it has a grommet. Pull the new cable into the engine compartment and seat the grommet in the firewall. Complete installation in reverse order.

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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 55113787AB
$82.88 MSRP: $125.00
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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:
- 2011-2023 Dodge Charger | GT AWD, GT RWD, Police AWD, Police RWD, R/T 392 RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, SE AWD, SE RWD, SRT 392 RWD, SRT Hellcat RWD, SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD, SRT RWD, SRT Superbee RWD, SRT8 RWD, SRT8 Superbee RWD, SXT AWD, SXT Plus RWD, SXT RWD, Scat Pack RWD, V6 AWD | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4L
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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 68261142AA
$114.00 MSRP: $171.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood; Latch, Lock
- Replaces: 55113780AC, 55113780AB, 55113780AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Dodge Charger | GT AWD, GT RWD, Police AWD, Police RWD, R/T 392 RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, SE AWD, SE RWD, SRT 392 RWD, SRT Hellcat RWD, SRT Hellcat Widebody RWD, SRT RWD, SRT Superbee RWD, SRT8 RWD, SRT8 Superbee RWD, SXT AWD, SXT Plus RWD, SXT RWD, Scat Pack RWD, V6 AWD | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4L
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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 5065524AE
$81.36 MSRP: $123.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Replaced by: 5065524AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Dodge Charger | Base AWD, Base RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, Rallye AWD, Rallye RWD, SRT8 RWD, SXT AWD, SXT RWD | 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.1L
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Dodge Charger Hood Release Latch
Part Number: 5065522AE
$89.38 MSRP: $135.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 5065522AB, 5065522AD, 5065522AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Dodge Charger | Base AWD, Base RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, Rallye AWD, Rallye RWD, SRT8 RWD, SXT AWD, SXT RWD | 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.1L
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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 55113780AD
$114.04 MSRP: $171.00
You Save: $56.96 (34%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Replaced by: 68261142AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Dodge Charger | Police AWD, Police RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, Scat Pack RWD, SE AWD, SE RWD, SRT Hellcat RWD, SRT RWD, SRT Superbee RWD, SXT AWD, SXT RWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.4L
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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 55113780AB
$114.04 MSRP: $171.00
You Save: $56.96 (34%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Replaced by: 68261142AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Dodge Charger | Police RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, SE RWD, SRT8 RWD, SRT8 Superbee RWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.4L
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Dodge Charger Hood Latch
Part Number: 55113780AC
$114.04 MSRP: $171.00
You Save: $56.96 (34%)
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood
- Replaced by: 68261142AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Dodge Charger | Police RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, SE RWD, SRT8 RWD, SRT8 Superbee RWD, SXT AWD, SXT RWD, V6 AWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.4L
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Dodge Charger Hood Release Latch
Part Number: 5065522AD
$89.38 MSRP: $135.00
You Save: $45.62 (34%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood Latch
- Replaced by: 5065522AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Dodge Charger | Base AWD, Base RWD, R/T AWD, R/T RWD, SRT8 RWD | 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.1L
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Dodge Charger Inside Release Latch
Part Number: 5207088
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch-Hood ; Latch, Inside Release; Latch, Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Dodge Charger | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.2L

Dodge Charger Hood Latch

The Hood Latch in Dodge Charger car models plays a vital role of holding the hood in place so that it does not open while the car is in use. This is useful in protecting sensitive areas of the vehicle such as the engine, radiator and the battery among others. Hood Latch designs used in Dodge Charger models changed with time and each was intended to improve on the security and durability of the car. Although there are differences between these styles which are not specified in detail the primary mechanism is retained in its function of making sure that the hood is closed while in drive.

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Dodge Charger Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to install a hood latch and cable on Dodge Charger?
A: Mark a line around the latch for alignment before removing it and the hood cable. Reinstall in reverse order, adjusting the latch for secure hood closure. Detach the cable from the latch and remove the left headlight housing. Attach a wire to the cable end for pulling the new cable into the engine compartment. Detach the cable from its clips, possibly cutting some. Under the instrument panel, remove screws and attach the hood release handle. Pull the cable through the firewall into the cab. Attach the wire to the new cable, ensuring it has a grommet. Pull the new cable into the engine compartment and seat the grommet in the firewall. Complete installation in reverse order.