How to remove and install a front hood cable and hood latch on Jeep Compass?

To remove the latch first, you are required to unbolt the bracket attaching the latch to the radiator support then, disconnect the latch assembly. Then, loosen the hood release cable and put a marker on the position of the hood latch before removing the bolts. When installing, do it the other way round of how it was removed. As for handling the cable, the steps include: the first is to release the end of the cable and then move the cable case in the keyhole slot of the hood latch with the help of pinching the barb present in the cable case ends; if you are troubling to release the end of the cable then the sequence must be reversed. Disconnect the cable from the latch, then, in the passenger compartment, remove the bolts and release the hood release handle and thus sever the connection between the cable end. under the dash you may have to take off the rubber cable which insulates it from the hole in the dash panel. Thread a long string or wire thru the engine compartment end of the cable, remove the cable from various clips and pull it through the fire wall into the passenger area. Attach the string or wire to the new cable and pass it through the firewall into the engine compartment and similarly, re-establish the connection by performing the reverse of the aforesaid procedure.

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Jeep Compass Hood Release Cable
Part Number: 68249030AB
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- Other Name: Cable-Hood Release; Cable, Release Cable
- Replaces: 68249030AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2025 Jeep Compass | 80th Spec. Edition AWD, 80th Spec. Edition FWD, Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Jeep Compass Hood Latch Release
Part Number: 5VF85DX9AA
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- Other Name: Release-Hood Latch; Release Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2025 Jeep Compass | 80th Spec. Edition AWD, 80th Spec. Edition FWD, Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Jeep Compass Hood Latch Release
Part Number: 5074169AE
$78.98 MSRP: $119.00
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- Other Name: Release Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 5074169AD, 5074169AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 Jeep Compass | Base 4WD, Base FWD, Latitude 4WD, Latitude FWD, Limited 4WD, Limited FWD, Sport 4WD, Sport FWD | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Jeep Compass Hood Release Cable
Part Number: 68249030AA
$26.33 MSRP: $37.70
You Save: $11.37 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable-Hood Release
- Replaced by: 68249030AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Jeep Compass | Latitude AWD, Latitude FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, Trailhawk AWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Jeep Compass Hood Latch Release
Part Number: 5074169AD
$78.98 MSRP: $119.00
You Save: $40.02 (34%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Hood Latch
- Replaced by: 5074169AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Jeep Compass | Base 4WD, Base FWD, Limited 4WD, Limited FWD | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L

Jeep Compass Hood Cable

The Jeep Compass Hood Cable allows drivers to open the hood for maintenance by translating a pull on a cabin release lever into a pull on a latch up front, freeing the catch so the panel lifts. A healthy Hood Cable saves you from wrestling with a jammed latch. Steel strands that resist stretching run within a protective sheath. Thus, when the lever is pulled, the inner wire slides. At this point, the latch is released before the safety catch is lifted by hand. This setup is common to many Jeep crossovers. Initially, Compass editions utilized a Hood Cable that consisted of a single continuous cable that ran straight from the handle to the left latch. However, later Compass models featured a split junction arrangement whereby a single Hood Cable ran to a hub and from there a branch ran to each side latch that trimmed friction and balanced tension. Whether your choice is classic or premium, exposure to water and dirt can create cracks in the sheath. These cracks let moisture in, causing the wire to seize or snap, leaving the hood stuck. Make sure to check your Jeep regularly and replace your Hood Cable on time if it's worn out. This will ensure that every Jeep Compass is ready for engine access whenever required.

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Jeep Compass Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Latch Release
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Q: How to remove and install a front hood cable and hood latch on Jeep Compass?
A:
To remove the latch first, you are required to unbolt the bracket attaching the latch to the radiator support then, disconnect the latch assembly. Then, loosen the hood release cable and put a marker on the position of the hood latch before removing the bolts. When installing, do it the other way round of how it was removed. As for handling the cable, the steps include: the first is to release the end of the cable and then move the cable case in the keyhole slot of the hood latch with the help of pinching the barb present in the cable case ends; if you are troubling to release the end of the cable then the sequence must be reversed. Disconnect the cable from the latch, then, in the passenger compartment, remove the bolts and release the hood release handle and thus sever the connection between the cable end. under the dash you may have to take off the rubber cable which insulates it from the hole in the dash panel. Thread a long string or wire thru the engine compartment end of the cable, remove the cable from various clips and pull it through the fire wall into the passenger area. Attach the string or wire to the new cable and pass it through the firewall into the engine compartment and similarly, re-establish the connection by performing the reverse of the aforesaid procedure.